FACT-JACIE Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Standards to be Published in May
The FACT-JACIE Standards Committee, led by Paul Eldridge, PhD, is finalizing the eighth edition FACT-JACIE International Standards for Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing, and Administration (HCT Standards). The updated editions will be published by May 17, 2021. Following a 90-day transition period, the requirements will be effective on August 16, 2021. To receive announcements of the publications and direct links to the new Standards, Accreditation Manual, and associated documents, subscribe for the FACT newsletter by creating an account at www.factwebsite.org.
FACT committee representatives are also nearing completion of the draft second edition FACT Standards for Immune Effector Cells. Publication of these Standards is planned following publication of the HCT Standards. This change in schedule will allow FACT to place priority on updating related accreditation documents for programs accredited under the HCT Standards, whose inspections were disproportionally affected by COVID-related delays.
