What we do
We work globally to advocate for patient access to plasma-derived medicines, responsibly improve the availability of plasma, and advance the understanding of the plasma ecosystem.
Our association administers standards programs that help to ensure the quality and safety of plasma collection and manufacturing, as well as protect both donors and patients.
A global membership
PPTA members produce approximately 80% of the plasma protein therapies used in the United States today and more than 60% worldwide. Become a member and join our global network of industry leaders.
MEMbership levels
There are four different types of PPTA memberships: Global, Regional, Source, and Associate. Membership eligibility is based on specific criteria and provides various benefits.
Global membership
Global membership is available to firms or groups of businesses engaged in the manufacture of plasma protein therapies that match the following criteria.
Engage in the manufacture and international marketing of products
Operate facilities with a fractionation capacity of at least 500,000 liters annually with the facilities and products licensed by appropriate national and regional regulatory authorities
Manufacture a broad range of products including, for example, albumin, coagulation factors, Factor VIII and Factor IX, and Immune globulin
Demonstrated commitment to the improvement and development of products, as demonstrated by an annual investment in research and development
Have products registered or pending registration in ten or more countries located in three or more continents
Adhere to the highest standards of conduct as described in the Code of Ethics
Regional membership
Regional Membership (i.e., Europe, North America) is available and limited to firms or groups of businesses engaged in the manufacture of products in two or fewer continents that meet each of the following criteria.
Engage in the manufacture and international marketing of products
Operate their own facilities with fractionation capacity less than 500,000 liters annually with the facilities and products licensed by appropriate regional regulatory authorities, provided that such fractionation capacity does not apply to companies that produce substitute products through alternative technologies, and provided further that any company that meets the eligibility requirements for Regional Membership but has fractionation capacity of 500,000 liters or more shall be eligible for global membership only.
Committed to the improvement and development of products, as demonstrated by an annual investment in research and development
Adhere to the highest standards of conduct as described in the Code of Ethics
Source membership
Source Membership is available to organizations engaged in the collection, manufacturing, processing, or distribution of plasma for further manufacture and that adhere to the highest standards of conduct as described in our Code of Ethics.
Associate membership
Associate membership is available to organizations or groups of organizations providing services to businesses or organizations that quality for either Global, Regional, or Source membership in the Association. Associate members shall not be eligible to vote on Association matters or to hold office as directors or officers of the Association.
