EU Legislation
Directive 2002/98/EC
also referred to as the European Blood Directive.
Commission Directive 2004/33/EC
on the technical requirements for blood and blood donation
Commission Directive 2005/61/EC
on the traceability requirements and notification responsibilities in case of serious adverse reactions and events
Commission Directive 2005/62/EC that sets out Community standards and specifications relating to the quality system for a blood bank
Commission Directives 2009/135/EC, 2011/38/EU, 2014/110/EU, 2016/1214
address some further specific technical requirements.