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Technical standards and requirements
Consult the international standards and regulatory frameworks that UNICEF applies to ensure the safety and quality of products for children.
Vaccines, syringes and cold-chain equipment
All vaccines and biological products procured by UNICEF should conform to both Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and World Health Organization (WHO) standards and requirements, available on WHO's Division of Vaccines and Biologicals. All syringes, safety disposal boxes and cold-chain equipment should conform to the relevant WHO specifications and test procedures. For more information, visit WHO Immunization standards.