What is ISO 13029?

ISO 13029 is a guideline standard designed to help organizations implement a systematic approach to assessing and controlling risks associated with viral contamination during the manufacturing of biological products. It complements quality management systems like ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 and enhances the risk-based perspective in line with ICH Q9 (Quality Risk Management).

Why is ISO 13029 important?

Biotechnological products, especially those involving mammalian cell cultures, are vulnerable to viral contamination, which may result in product recalls, health hazards, and regulatory penalties. ISO 13029 offers a globally accepted methodology to:

  1. Identify potential viral sources
  2. Assess contamination risks during product development
  3. Establish process controls and safety strategies
  4. Satisfy global GMP and pharmacovigilance expectations


What are the benefits of ISO 13029?

  1. Improves biosafety compliance with WHO and FDA regulations
  2. Ensures robust risk identification and mitigation procedures
  3. Enhances product development timelines through early-stage safety evaluations
  4. Encourages data-driven decisions in biologics production
  5. Aligns with GMP guidelines for viral safety

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 13029?

Implementing ISO/IEC 27701:2019 helps your business:

Achieve GDPR and other global privacy regulation compliance

Reduce data privacy risks through a structured, auditable PIMS

Demonstrate commitment to data responsibility in B2B and B2C markets

Build a competitive edge through trust and transparency

Support digital transformation with strong privacy governance

Attract clients and investors who demand high privacy standards


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