Division 3 Qualifications of inspectors

Inspectors should at least:

1. (a)

   possess a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications in the field of medical or biological sciences, awarded on completion of a university course of study or a course recognised as equivalent by the Member State concerned;

   and

2. (b)

   have practical experience in the relevant areas of operations within a tissue, cell or blood establishment. Other prior experiences may also be considered as relevant.

The competent authorities may consider in exceptional cases that a person’s considerable and relevant experience may exempt him/her from the requirement set out in point (a).