Licensed blood banks must comply with:

·       The National Blood Transfusion & Blood Products Policy of Pakistan, which sets broad goals for safety, quality and voluntary donation.

·       Technical guidelines and standards issued by the National Blood Transfusion Programme and provincial authorities (e.g., SBTA standards and guidelines).

·       Legal requirements such as the Sindh Safe Blood Transfusion Act, Islamabad ordinances, and equivalent laws in other regions.

These standards cover:

·       Donor selection and deferral criteria.

·       Mandatory infection testing (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, and often malaria and other local risks).

·       Proper storage temperatures and shelf‑lives.

·       Staff training and documentation.

·       Reporting of serious transfusion reactions and adverse events.