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Bovine Serum

• What is “bovine serum”?
• Where does it come from?
• What is it used for?
• Why is it important?
• Why do cell cultures need serum?
• How is bovine serum produced and tested?
• Is bovine serum safe?
• What about BSE?
• What about rules and regulations?
• Are there alternatives to bovine serum?

1069/142 Implementation

• What is the purpose of legislation controlling the movement of animal derived materials?
• Will this legislation affect me?
• What are the regulations and what is their focus?
• What is DG SANCO?
• What is TRACES?
• Does my facility require Registration or approval?
• What is meant be "sections under TRACES"?
• How do I apply for registration or approval?
• How do I import an animal by-product for technical use?
• What types of products are covered by the legislation?
• What are categories?
• What category is fetal bovine serum?
• Do I need a veterinary certificate?
• How do I fill out a certificate?
• What are harmonized tariff codes?
• What happens to a consignment on importation?
• What is traceability? Why is it important?
• Are there special requirements for packaging?
• Are there special requirements for labeling?
• Can I CE mark my product to avoid veterinary inspection?