News from the Biological Stain Commission No. 10

Abstract

In the 10th issue of News from the Biological Stain Commission (BSC), under the heading of Regulatory affairs, the Biological Stain Commission's International Affairs Committee presents information from the meeting of ISO/TC 212/WG 1 held in London, UK, on 16-17 November 2009. Furthermore, the items ISO CEN Vienna Agreement and CEN Annex Z are explained in more detail.

Key words::

• CEN Annex Z
• ISO/TC 212
• in vitro diagnostic test systems
• quality and competence in the medical laboratory
• Vienna Agreement

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