Depositing EUTCD-grade stem cell lines
You will find a step by step guide to
depositing EUTCD-grade stem cell lines on the How to deposit Stem Cells in the UK Stem Cell
Bank page and under the relevant pages by clicking on
the relevant section in the sidebar.
The development of cellular therapies in the UK requires stem
cell lines that are compliant with the EU Tissue and Cell
Directives as laid down in Human Tissue Authority regulations for
the quality and safety of tissues and cells for human
application. As part of the accession procedure, the UKSCB
undertakes a Due Diligence process on all cell lines accepted
for deposit in the Bank by the UK Steering Committee, that are
intended for human application by their depositors. This is the
first step in an assessment process that will eventually lead to
the production of cell lines in the UK that have been derived,
banked, tested and stored in accordance with the HTA requirements
which will qualify them as ‘EUTCD-Grade’.
Further relevant information together with progress on procuring
"EUTCD-grade" lines can be found by going to the Due Diligence
page.
At the present time, the Bank is only able to accept UK derived
EUTCD-grade stem cell lines. However, the UKSCB will in the
future consider the application of this process to overseas lines
provided that applications have been approved by the UK Steering
Committee.
If you have any queries please contact
the UKSCB at enquiries@ukstemcellbank.org.uk
Linked files
EUTCD MDDA
EUTCD MAA
UKSCB Statement on evaluation of EUTCD cell lines