International Organization for Standards (ISO) Council Task Force on Biotechnology participation

Jane Morris participated in a meeting of the International Organization for Standards (ISO) Council Task Force on Biotechnology in Geneva on 29th and 30th April, on behalf of SABS (South African Bureau of Standards). The Task Force is made up of representatives from 9 different countries, and was tasked with identifying areas of biotechnology where standardization is needed. Previously there has been no major focus on biotechnology standards in ISO. The recommendations from the meeting will be forwarded to the ISO Council for follow-up action.