CA - California State Accreditation

A Cord Blood bank must meet these California State requirements if it operates within this state, accepts collections from the state, or releases Cord Blood units to the state.

Relevant regulation: California Healthy and Safety Code: Division 2, Chapter 4
Accreditation required: Biologics license

• Initially this license was required for banks that had a permanent location in the state of California. It is now required from out of state banks as well.
• License must be renewed on an annual basis.
• California requires an inspection. However the state will accept Accreditation by a private, non-profit accrediting organization approved by the state (i.e. AABB) in lieu of state inspection.
• Bank must meet state specific requirements for personnel.
• Bank must meet quality system requirements.