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Serum produced for use in the biotechnology industry and research sectors is highly regulated. The collection and movement of all animal derived products globally is strictly controlled. Veterinary control of animal derived products largely follows the regulations set by the EU (DG SANCO) and the US (USDA). The current regulation concerning the importation of animal by-products into the EU is covered by Regulation (EU) 1774/2002 and various derogations and amendments. This regulation will be replaced in March 2011 by Regulation (EU) 1069/2009 which was published on October 21, 2009.
FBS is a product collected worldwide with the main collections being centered in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Central America, South America and Europe.
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