ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards are internationally recognized as an effective framework for a quality management system (QMS). To be certified to the standard, companies must implement a QMS that encompasses a broad scope of company operations including staff training, understanding and meeting customer requirements, designing and developing products and services, purchasing materials and supplies, and delivering quality products and services. To achieve coveted ISO standard certification, a company must effectively demonstrate its comprehensive capabilities that reflect the highest standards of client product and service processes.

"CRYO-CELL is extremely proud to have achieved another major milestone with the attainment of our ISO 9001:2000 certification," stated Mercedes Walton, Chairman & CEO. "This significant accomplishment underscores the Company`s commitment to deliver industry-leading, best-in-class service to our clients worldwide. We believe that this achievement positions CRYO-CELL as the only current Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Tissue Practice (cGMP/cGTP)-compliant private cord blood bank with both ISO certification and AABB accreditation."

CRYO-CELL began its registration process at the beginning of 2005. The Company joins its global affiliates, CRYO-CELL de Mexico and Asia CRYO-CELL; both companies have previously established ISO certification. As part of the ISO 9001 process, BSI performed on-site assessments, examined the Company`s documented procedures, and audited its overall operations. To determine continued compliance with ISO 9001:2000, BSI will conduct periodically scheduled audits of CRYO-CELL`s business operations. In addition to ISO certification, CRYO-CELL is registered with the FDA; licensed in New York, New Jersey and Maryland (the only states with applicable regulations); and accredited by the AABB.

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