A vote for ISO certification of genebanks from Michael:
I can’t believe there is even a debate about the usefulness of genebank certification. Certification is not a costly distraction or a mere prestige thing.
And another one from Cedric:
The process leading to an official certification is an institutional exercise of the ‘good’ kind. In-house certification is maybe cheaper and more flexible/less rigid (see FB discussion), but it is not the point of this somewhat cumbersome procedure.
Dear Dr. Luigi
You are smart and you put every thing in correct place…
I am with You” Do genebanks need ISO certification to maintain standards? Or accreditation. Or whatever”.
Gene bank is doing with specific science Botany and agriculture without fee ..
What link between certification of gene bank and certification ISO
ISO 9001 is a worldwide standard administered by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), based in Switzerland. ISO 9001 is currently in use by close to one million organizations around the world! It is truly a world wide standard for quality! Obtaining ISO 9001 certification puts your company in a very select group.
Why Should Your Organization Obtain ISO 9001 Certification?
1. Meet customer requirements;
2. Get more revenue and business from new customers;
3. Improve company and product quality;
4. Increase customer satisfaction with your products;
5. Document, understand, and communicate your company processes;
6. Develop a professional culture and better employee morale;
7. Improve the consistency of your operations;
8. Keep management and employees focused on quality;
9. Improve efficiency, reduce waste and save money; and
10. Achieve international quality recognition.
if genebank need this above
genebank to manage identity flora in the Zone of in – Situ place in clear line..