ISIA Traceability Certification Process
The ISIA Traceability Certification Program provides a rigorous, independently audited standard for verifying the origin and quality of animal sera throughout the entire supply chain.
Traceability certification overview
The ISIA traceability audit is tailored and customized to each individual company's processes, ensuring the certification is meaningful and relevant to your specific supply chain operations.
Geographic testing for FBS
Geographic testing for fetal bovine serum (FBS) is a chemical analysis method that uses trace elements to verify the geographic origin of a serum product. ISIA developed this method in partnership with Oritain Global Limited to support the traceability program.
While the country of origin can be a factor in regulatory requirements, the quality of FBS is not necessarily tied to its geographic origin — high-quality FBS can come from any country as long as it meets regulatory and industry standards.
Age testing for FBS
Age testing refers to the ability to differentiate between fetal bovine serum and newborn or calf serum. This is crucial because true FBS must be derived from bovine fetal blood.
This test was developed by ISIA and has been adopted by the industry, with results shown on Certificates of Analysis.
