Some Pakistani blood centers (for example, large NGOs or teaching hospitals) pursue international accreditation such as:

·       AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) standards.

·       ISO 15189 (medical laboratories) or ISO 9001 (quality management).

These accreditations:

·       Are not legally required but show a high level of commitment to quality and safety.

·       Involve external audits, continuous improvement and adherence to detailed technical standards.

A blood bank can be safe and licensed without such accreditations, but if a center has them, it is usually a strong signal of good practice.