Our Mission and Objectives
Global Serum Alliance members aim to ensure life science researchers and biotech companies have reliable access to high-quality animal sera at stable prices, through a free and open market supported by harmonized regulations.
Our Mission and Objectives
It is Global Serum Alliance’s position that:
- “Serum is serum” and “Serum saves lives”, wherever it is collected, as long as QA and regulatory rules are strictly adhered to.
- Promotional information and product descriptions must be based on accurate and relevant scientific information, avoiding misleading claims, e.g. relating to BSE(2)
Compliance Commitment
Global Serum Alliance Member companies are committed to:
- High technical and ethical standards, including zero tolerance for false claims about countries of origin(3)
- Full Control of their supply chain, and traceability
- Strive to have ISO certified, audit friendly quality systems(4)
- Be open for audits by clients at any point in their supply chain on appropriate notice
CompLiance Commitment
Global Serum Alliance’s members are required to uphold high technical and ethical standards, including zero tolerance for false origin claims. They ensure full supply chain control and traceability, strive for ISO-certified, audit-friendly quality systems, and welcome client audits with appropriate notice.
High technical and ethical standards
- High technical and ethical standards, including zero tolerance for false claims about countries of origin(3)
Supply chain control
Open and honest communication within Global Serum Alliance as an organization, among Global Serum Alliance members, and with clients and all stakeholders
ISO certifications and audit-friendly quality systems(4)
Global Serum Alliance Activities
Global Serum Alliance promotes harmonized serum trade regulations in line with OIE, WHO, and WTO standards; represents its members at European and global levels; defends industry interests; supports education for stakeholders; and facilitates technical knowledge exchange within and beyond the sector.
Regulatory Harmonization
To promote the harmonization of regulations covering the trade and use of animal serum, following standards set by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Industry Representation
To represent its Members with European institutions and other national and international organizations.
Advocacy & Industry Interests
To study questions relating to and defending the interests of the Serum Processing Industry.
Stakeholder Education
To promote the education of Members, regulatory authorities, end users and their associations and other serum industry stakeholders.
Technical Knowledge Sharing
To facilitate the exchange of technical information within the industry itself and with other economic and scientific sectors.
Footnotes
- Harmonized with standards set by the OIE, WTO, WHO, and other standard-setting organizations.
- BSE has been determined NOT to be transmitted by blood by the OIE and the WHO. OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 11.4 (see articles 11.4.1 and 11.4.27) https://www.oie.int/index.php?id=169&L=0&htmfile=chapitre_bse.htm
- False claims about specific origins lead to market segmentation, creating conditions for collusion and mislabelling.
- A group of Global Serum Alliance members is working on an SOP for audits of the serum supply chain, which will become available to serum users.