Commission satisfied with implementation of 'blood directive'

摘要

The implementation of legislative provisions governing quality and safety standards for blood and blood components throughout the 'transfusion procedure' has proven to be satisfactory in the EU, according to the European Commission. In a communication adopted on 19 January, it evaluates the situation with regard to the implementation of Directive 2002/98/EC, which concerns the collection, use and testing of human blood and blood components, whatever the intended purpose. The text also applies to its preparation, storage and distribution, when intended for transfusion. It establishes an obligatory system for inspection and for the exchange of information designed to facilitate the identification and rapid communication of emerging risks in the blood sector, as well as the withdrawal of possibly contaminated batches of blood.