Global Sales
Sales of FBS in 2008 were estimated to be 700,000 litres globally.
Major companies that collect and sell FBS globally are members of the ISIA, the International Serum Industry Association. Member companies are listed on the ISIA website. Full contact details are available through this portal and the ISIA will be able to answer any questions concerning the collection and use of this important resource.
The International Serum Industry Association, was incorporated June 2006. The ISIA promotes and assures quality and standards to a previously unstandardized industry. The ISIA Mission Statement: “The ISIA shall establish, promote and assure compliance with uncompromised standards of excellence and ethics in the business practices of the global animal serum and blood products supply industry. Our primary focus will be on safety and safe use of serum and animal derived products through proper origin traceability, truth in labeling and appropriate standardization and oversight.”
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