Establishing consensus based standards and peer based accreditation for over
In 1995, experts in the emerging field of cellular therapy formed FACT in order to establish consensus based standards for high quality medical and laboratory practices—a charge that still guides us to this day.
Our roots in quality and collaboration
The voluntary FACT accreditation program was founded by a network of peers helping each other improve cellular therapy practices. Comprehensive inspections and collaboration between inspectors and programs helps organizations reach minimum standards for the benefit of patients.
Incorporation
Founded in 1995 and incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1996, FACT is the voluntary inspection and accreditation arm of 2 professional societies dedicated to improvement and progress in cellular therapy: the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) and the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT).
ISCT members have a shared vision to translate cell and gene therapies into safe and effective therapies to improve patients’ lives worldwide while ASTCT strives to be the leading organization promoting research, education, and clinical practice in the field.
International Expansion
Cellular therapy is a global effort, as the best donor is often in another country, and harmonized requirements promote patient access and product approvals. FACT co-publishes Standards with the Joint Assurance Committee of ISCT and EBMT (JACIE) and its Standards Committee includes international representation. FACT performs accreditation inspections around the world.
