ABOUT NIBSC

The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) plays a major national and international role in assuring the quality of biological medicines through:

• developing standards and reference materials
• product control testing
• carrying out applied research

We play a key role in providing scientific advice and expertise to a large number of organisations, including:

• manufacturers of biological medicines
• national regulatory authorities
• the UK government and European bodies
• the World Health Organisation
• UN agencies

Contributions from NIBSC scientists, as members of key decision-making bodies at both European and international level, feed into the development of national and international policies that help to ensure the safety and efficacy of biological medicines.

We serve a broad range of customers and stakeholders in the UK and abroad and have a worldwide reputation for independence, integrity and scientific excellence.