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NCPPB NEWS
 
March 2008
New National Culture Collection set up in Georgia with assistance from the NCPPB
NCPPB staff flew to Tibilisi in Georgia to assist the Georgian authorities in setting up a new National Fungal Culture Collection at Kobuleti. Training included practical assistance in preservation techniques, setting up of new equipment, and the use of the equipment. The Georgian Culture Collection will continue to receive further assistance over the next two years.
 
January 1 2007
International Air Transport Regulations
New International Air Transport Regulations Come Into Force. Cultures are now categorised into: Biological Substance Category A, or Biological Substance Category B. The use of the wording "Diagnostic specimen" and "Clinical Specimen" is abandoned.
 
August 2005
New Curator for the NCPPB
David Stead who became curator of the NCPPB in 1981 following on from Pauline Roberts and Ron Lelliott, has the honour of being the longest serving curator of any of the UK National Culture Collections. After many years as curator, David has handed over the role to John Heeney who has maintained the Culture Collection since 1999. David has taken on the less time consuming role of NCPPB Director and will be retiring in June 2009.
 
February 2005
NCPPB to provide Reference Materials for a new International Testing Scheme
The NCPPB have been commissioned by FAPAS to provide Reference Material for use in a new international proficiency testing scheme. FAPAS are well established in this field and are internationally renowned. It is a benchmark for the NCPPB to provide such material and it reflects the high quality and reputation of NCPPB materials.
 
June 2003
Ordering Strains
We have changed the way you order strains from us!
One of the most often asked questions we get is 'How do we order strains from you?'. Now you can find out by clicking on the 'Order Strains' button.
This new system will require a bit more information from you before we send our strains (and a bit more administration for us) but we believe that the results will be worth it and will provide us all with a little more security.