The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe is proud to announce the release of the 9th edition of the Guide to the quality and safety of organs for transplantation (Organ Guide). This comprehensive guide remains an essential resource for healthcare professionals and policy makers involved in organ donation and transplantation, providing updated safety and quality guidelines to support their activities.

Over the past few decades, transplantation therapies have seen great progress, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. However, the persistent shortage of transplantable organs remains a major obstacle, preventing the full realisation of these advancements. In this context, comprehensive quality systems and appropriate donor screening and selection processes are essential to ensuring the safety and quality of organs for transplantation. The Organ Guide addresses these critical issues by offering detailed guidelines on setting up and enhancing procedures and processes at all stages of organ donation and transplantation, which is vital for both improving transplantation outcomes and reducing the risk of disease transmission or waste.

Find our more by reading the press release “Guide to the quality and safety of organs for transplantation – EDQM releases 9th edition”.