The European Sterilisation Packaging Association (EPSA) has changed its name to the Sterile Barrier Association. This is to reflect more accurately the concept of single-use barriers to increase the safety and protection of patients. The association was set up in 1992 to represent manufacturers of single-use sterilisation packaging for supply to the healthcare market.
EPSA (European Sterilisation Packaging Association) becomes SBA (Sterile Barrier Association) to reinforce barrier image:
The European Sterilisation Packaging Association (EPSA) has changed its name to the Sterile Barrier Association. This is to reflect more accurately the concept of single-use barriers to increase the safety and protection of patients. The association was set up in 1992 to represent manufacturers of single-use sterilisation packaging for supply to the healthcare market.