No person shall engage in the production of biologics other than human whole blood and human whole blood derivatives unless:

(a) In a laboratory licensed by the Public Health Service, United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 1609

  • department: means State Department of Health Services. See California Health and Safety Code 20
  • Person: means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. See California Health and Safety Code 19
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(b) In a laboratory licensed by the Animal Inspection and Quarantine Branch, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.

(c) In a clinical trial site storing or preparing for patient administration biologics, other than human whole blood and human whole blood derivatives, intended solely for investigational use by experts qualified by scientific training and experience to investigate the safety and effectiveness of drugs or devices if the investigation is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 505(i) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. § 355(i)) or Section 520(g) thereof (21 U.S.C. § 360j(g)) and the regulations adopted pursuant to the federal act.

(d) Under the provisions of this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 955, Sec. 2. (SB 1500) Effective January 1, 2023.)