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Deposit & Storage
Deposit, Preserve & Store Biological Material
Public, safe and patent deposits with long-term preservation under quality-controlled conditions.
When do you need this?
- You must deposit a strain to publish a new taxon.
- You need a patent deposit under the Budapest Treaty.
- You want a secure back-up of your own collection.
What we offer
- Public deposit for new taxa
- Safe (confidential) deposit
- Patent deposit under the Budapest Treaty
- Long-term cryopreservation and freeze-drying
Send your request
Ship your material
Expert analysis
Report & follow-up
Frequently asked questions
How do I send a request?+
Use the contact form or write to the collection directly. We route your request to the right team within two working days.
How long does it take?+
Turnaround depends on the service. Standard identifications usually take two to four weeks.
Can I ship material from abroad?+
Yes. We will guide you through packaging and the applicable transport and import regulations.
Are your services accredited?+
Several BCCM collections operate under ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality systems.
Talk to an expert
Tell us about your need — we route your request to the right team.