Georgian Milk Bank Opens

A new chapter in neonatal care has begun in Georgia.

We are proud to announce that the Human Milk Bank in Batumi, Georgia, at M. Iashvili Maternal and Child Central Hospital is now operational, bringing hope to the most vulnerable newborns and their families. 

The bank will provide safe, pasteurized donor human milk to high-risk infants cared for in neonatal intensive care units and perinatal centers across the Adjara region, giving many babies the best possible start when their own mother's milk is not available.

The official opening ceremony, of the first Human Milk Bank in Georgia, will be held on July 10th, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of Health of Georgia, the Ministry of Health of Adjara region, members of Parliament, healthcare professionals, and distinguished guests to celebrate this important milestone for neonatal care.

The Human Milk Bank was also presented during the regional conference of Georgian Association of Neonatologists on 28 June with the participation of Professor Alexandra Weselovska and representatives of the Government of Adjara, reflecting a shared commitment to improving the health and future of our youngest and vulnerable patients.

IMPLEMENT SoHO Launch

We are pleased to announce the launch of IMPLEMENT-SoHO, a service contract implemented by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) on behalf of DG SANTE under the #EU4Health Programme, supporting the implementation of the new EU Regulation on Substances of Human Origin (#SoHO).

Today’s kick-off meeting brought together partners from across Europe, united by a shared commitment to advancing safe, ethical and high-quality SoHO practices.

Over the coming months and years, IMPLEMENT-SoHO will focus on training, knowledge sharing and supporting professionals in adapting to the new regulatory framework.

We look forward to collaborating with the SoHO community to turn regulation into practice.

The Impact of Maternal Diet on Donor Human Milk: EMBA Working Group Update

As a result of the IMAGINE-HMB Project and the IMPLEMENT-SoHO Project, the EMBA Working Groups were temporarily paused but these will soon become active again, starting with ‘The Impact of Maternal Diet on Donor Human Milk’.

In response to the discussions within this group, EMBA surveyed milk banks in Europe to find out what questions and practices were in place when recruiting donors.
The findings were published in 2023 in Maternal and Child Nutrition:
Vegan/vegetarian diet and human milk donation: an EMBA survey across European milk banks. The co-authors were: Serena Gandino, Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Karolina Karcz, Tanya Cassidy, Aleksandra Wesolowska, Barbara Królak-Olejnik, Daniel Klotz, Sertac Arslanoglu, Jean-Charles Picaud, Clair-Yves Boquien, Enrico Bertino, Guido E. Moro, Gillian Weaver

Former members will be invited to join the next meeting and in addition new members are welcome. If you are interested in the influence of maternal diet on donor human milk, are willing to take an active part in the workings of the group and are a current member of EMBA (2026 – 2027) please contact Gillian Weaver (gillian@humanmilkfoundation.org) who is the group co-ordinator. The first meeting will take place in September 2026 prior to the EMBA Research Congress (https://www.milkbanking.eu/blog/save-the-date-5th-international-donor-milk-research-congress ).

The Gift of Donor Human Milk

The European Milk Bank Association (EMBA) is very pleased to invite you to the first webinar of the 2026 series organized in collaboration with Medela Medical Affairs. 

Join us for a powerful conversation between expert neonatologist Prof. Daniel Klotz and anthropologist Prof. Tanya Cassidy in a live session that will bring together two complementary perspectives to explore how neonatal care can advance when clinical excellence and deeply human experience are equally valued.

Please see below the agenda and share this invitation with the members of your organization or local network. This session will be chaired by EMBA President, Prof. Clair-Yves Boquien (France), and attendees will be able to participate asking questions in the final discussion session.

Click here for FREE REGISTRATION!

THE GIFT OF DONOR HUMAN MILK: Overcoming Clinical Barriers While Recognizing Parental Roles in Neonatal Care

📅 Date: June 9th⏰ Time: 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 AM EST USA📍 Format: LIVE SESSION ENGLISH

Agenda:

🎙️ Moderator:
Prof. Clair-Yves Boquien, PhD, EMBA – President, France

📌 Agenda:

·       Clinical Aspects of Milk Donation: Overcoming Barriers and Shaping Solutions in Neonatal Care – Prof. Daniel Klotz

Prof. Daniel Klotz will explore the global landscape of human milk banking, its proven impact on neonatal outcomes and the persistent barriers that limit access. From policy gaps and logistics to donor recruitment and education, this session focuses on practical, evidence-based solutions and international collaboration to scale sustainable milk banking systems.

·       Parents at the Heart of Human Milk Donation: Voices of Donors and Recipients – Prof. Tanya M. Cassidy

Prof. Tanya M. Cassidy will share insights from over 20 years of international qualitative research with donor and recipient families. Through moving narratives, from bereaved mothers who donate in memory of their child to families relying on donor milk in the NICU, this talk explores the emotional, ethical, and relational dimensions that give donor milk its meaning.

Join us and invite your network to attend to reflect, learn, and help shape a future where donor human milk is accessible, ethical, and centered on families.

5th International Donor Milk Research Congress: Save the Date and Abstract Submission

September 25th, 2026 • Milan, Italy

The European Milk Banking Association (EMBA) is proud to announce the 5th International Donor Milk Research Congress, taking place in the beautiful city of Milan, Italy (BIOMEDIA via Libero Temolo 4, Milan, Italy) on September 25th, 2026.

About the Congress

Join us for this premier international gathering dedicated to advancing donor milk research and milk banking practices worldwide. This congress brings together researchers, clinicians, milk bank professionals, policymakers, and advocates to share the latest scientific findings, clinical innovations, and best practices in donor human milk.

The programme will include:

* Key updates from the EU-funded IMAGINE-HMB project

* Presentations highlighting recent advances in donor human milk research

* 12 short oral presentations selected through an open call

Abstract submissions are now open, and we warmly encourage members to submit their work and to share this opportunity within their professional networks.

Submission deadline: 15 July 2026

Application link: https://biomedia.net/16286/

Registration fees:

EMBA members € 30,00

Non members € 60,00

Online €30.00 (please note, online space is limited)

Why Attend?

• Cutting-Edge Research: Discover the latest scientific developments in donor milk composition, processing, and clinical applications

• Global Networking: Connect with leading experts and professionals from milk banks across Europe and around the world

• Knowledge Exchange: Share experiences, challenges, and solutions with colleagues working to improve access to safe donor milk

• Clinical Excellence: Learn about innovative approaches to milk banking operations and quality assurance

• Policy & Advocacy: Engage in discussions about expanding donor milk access and strengthening milk banking infrastructure

Who Should Attend?

• Neonatologists and pediatricians

• Milk bank directors and coordinators

• Lactation consultants and specialists

• Researchers in human milk science

• Hospital administrators

• Public health professionals

• Parent advocates and support organizations

Stay Connected

More information about registration, abstract submission, accommodation, and the scientific program will be announced soon.

Follow our updates and join us in Milan for this landmark event in donor milk research!

Calling all colleagues working in European Human Milk Banks!

Please check your inbox — you should have received an invitation to take part in an important survey on oversight and quality management practices in Human Milk Banks (HMBs).
🕒 The survey takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.
🔒 No personal data are collected.
📝 Please answer based on your HMB’s current practices. For free-text responses, feel free to write in your first language. We have used machine language to translate the survey into some languages, but if you need the full form in another language, just let us know.

Your input is essential in helping us better understand and strengthen quality and safety practices across Europe.

If you haven’t received the email or have any questions, please contact:
📧 Professor Tanya Cassidy – tanya.cassidy@mu.ie

Thank you for your valuable contribution! 🙏

New EMBA Board elected in Venice

During the 8th EMBA Congress, the General Assembly of EMBA members elected the 2025–2028 EMBA Board and Officers:
President: Clair-Yves Boquien (France), Vice-President: Nadia Raquel Garcia (Spain), Treasurer: Enrico Bertino (Italy), Secretary: Serena Gandino (UK), Sertaç Aslanoğlu (Türkiye), Tanya Cassidy (Ireland), Daniel Klotz (Germany), Guido Moro (Italy), Gabriela Olędzka (Poland), Jean-Charles Picaud (France), Aleksandra Wesołowska (Poland)

EMBA-Bord elected at the 8th international Conference in Venice 2025

We warmly thank Past President Sertaç Aslanoğlu for her outstanding leadership over the last three years, as well as Past Treasurer Guido Modo and Past Board Member Corinna Gebauer for their long-standing contributions.
The new Board is ready to continue advancing human milk banking across Europe through collaboration, research, and shared expertise.

IMAGINE-HMB Project Meeting in Venice 🇪🇺

On October 17–18, 2025, the IMAGINE-HMB Project held its latest meeting in Venice, alongside the 8th EMBA Congress.

🔹 Friday featured an overview of project activities and challenges presented by the Project Coordinator Sertac Arslanoglu, MD, followed by the AEBLH Coordinator NADIA RAQUEL GARCIA LARA outlining the methodological approach for guideline comparison and literature review. The day also included a Workshop on Oversight Requirements in Human Milk Banking and a presentation of the EU Marie Curie GALATEA Project – Modelling the Quality of Human Milk, by Marco Deriu.

🔹 Saturday brought together the Expert Forum for its second face-to-face meeting. The group engaged in constructive discussions, reached consensus on several open items, and reviewed progress on drafting the harmonized European Guidelines for Donor Human Milk.

A heartfelt thank you to all members of the Expert Forum — Anna Michalska-Falkowska, PhD, Patricia Sagré, Marzia Giribaldi, Christoph Fusch, Enrico Bertino, Guido Moro, Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Juan Miguel Rodriguez, Freya Couvin, Veerle Cossey, Anne Grøvslien, and Jean-Charles PICAUD — for their dedication and expertise.
We also warmly thank the Consortium Partners and their leaders for their collaboration and commitment:
•⁠ ⁠European Milk Bank Association (EMBA) – Sertac Arslanoglu, MD
•⁠ ⁠Polish Human Milk Bank Foundation – Aleksandra Wesołowska
•⁠ ⁠German Human Milk Bank Initiative (FMBI) – Daniel M. M. Klotz Klotz
•⁠ ⁠Association of Human Milk Banks (AEBLH) – NADIA RAQUEL GARCIA LARA
•⁠ Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA) – Tanya Cassidy
And a special thanks to the project managers Paolo Satta and Laura Cavallarin for their excellent coordination and support.

Together, we are working toward harmonized, evidence-based, and equitable donor human milk practices across Europe. 💙

Face to Face meeting of IMAGINE HMB in Ireland

Our EU-Funded İMAGİNE-HMB Project had its second face-to-face meeting in Ireland, Dublin, Maynooth in the beginning of this week.

This time we have become even a bigger family with the partecipation of all Consortium Partners: EMBA (the Project Coordinator), INHA (Irish Neonatal Health Alliance, the local organizer), AEBLH (the Spanish Association of Human Milk Banks), FMBI (the German Human Milk Bank Initiative) & HMBF (the Polish Human Milk Bank Foundation); our Expert Forum members; and the Irish guests.

It has been 2 fruitful days of intense collaborative work. The first day was intentionally planned to coincide with the Human Milk Donation Day.

As the local organizer and the Coordinator of the INHA team Assoc. Prof Tanya Cassidy opened the meeting with a nice introduction. Then Prof. Sertac Arslanoglu, the Coordinator of the IMAGINE-HMB Project and President of EMBA, gave a great 45-min presentation on the story of EU SoHO regulation, the involvement of donor human milk, and the progress of the Project.

After the Coffee-Break we had our Workshop. Paolo Satta and Laura Cavallarin from the Project Management Team conducted it successfully distributing to all of us a SWOT Analysis test to identify strengths, weaknesses, oppportunities, and threats of the regulation on milk banking. We had a lively discussion and had new insights.

In the afternoon and the second day Expert Forum worked on the comparison of the 14 Guidelines the Consortium handed over to them, and had consensus on which points to include in the guidelines and which points to be sent for Delphi Consensus.

The second day we had our Steering Committee Meeting as well discussing about reporting (presented by Paolo Satta) WP training (presented by Nadia Garcia) and a frame for Guideline drafting (presented by Daniel Klotz and German team).

It was a wonderful and great meeting inspiring us for new ideas and production.

Heartfelt thanks to the INHA team for the great hospitality and organization and to each one of our team members and our distinguished experts for the great work realized

Twelve experts, seven countries: inside the IMAGINE-HMB EU Forum of Experts

Harmonised European guidelines for donor human milk only carry weight if the people who write them are the right people, chosen in a way anyone can inspect. That principle shaped the IMAGINE-HMB EU Forum of Experts from the outset.

The Forum was given a demanding brief: to evaluate the evidence base for human milk banking practice across Europe, and to draft two complementary sets of guidelines — technical standards for the handling, processing and use of donor human milk, and oversight requirements for the authorities that authorise and supervise human milk banking establishments. Both sit against a hard deadline. Under the EU Regulation on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin (SoHO), human milk banks must be registered as SoHO entities or establishments by August 2027, and be fully compliant by August 2028.

An open call, openly judged

The Steering Committee began by defining the expertise the Forum would need, rather than the individuals it wanted. That list spanned human milk banking professionals — managers, doctors, nurses and dieticians — alongside neonatologists and specialists in lactation science, human milk biochemistry, microbiology, food technology, blood and tissue banking, and quality and safety management.

Including people who run human milk banks day to day was a deliberate choice. It kept the operational and clinical realities in the room during drafting, and it guarded against guidelines written in language only guideline developers can read.

The call for experts opened on 10 November 2024 and closed on 30 November, published on the project website and circulated through EMBA’s social channels and direct outreach to professional networks. Applicants submitted a CV and a declaration of conflicts of interest, and were required to comply with the WHO Code.

Fifty-one applications arrived, from fifteen countries. The largest groups came from Poland (10), Belgium (8), Italy (7) and Spain (6), with applications also received from the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Germany, Greece, Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Ireland, the Netherlands and Serbia.

Conflicts of interest, assessed first

Before any academic assessment took place, applications were screened for conflicts of interest. Eight were excluded at this stage, on conflict-of-interest grounds or because the submission was incomplete. Candidates with major conflicts, financial or non-financial, could not be appointed at all; minor conflicts were managed at individual level, for example by restricting participation in particular parts of a Forum meeting. Any subsequent change in a member’s declared interests must be reported to the Steering Committee.

A scoring system published in advance

The remaining candidates were ranked on a 100-point scale, applied consistently across every application:

•    Publications and research impact — total and field-specific peer-reviewed output, h-index and citation counts drawn from Scopus, and authorship of guidelines or recommendations (up to 50 points)

•    Participation in research projects — role, scale and the collaborative or interdisciplinary nature of the work (up to 10 points)

•    Invited talks — keynote and invited presentations, weighted by the standing of the conference (up to 20 points)

•    Engagement in scientific and regulatory committees — active memberships, roles held and duration of involvement (up to 20 points)

The Steering Committee then reviewed the highest-scoring candidates as a group, checking that the appointed Forum covered every required area of expertise rather than simply taking the twelve highest totals. Members were appointed for a term of twelve months and signed an agreement accepting the Forum’s statute, its activities and its deliverable timeframes.

Strong applicants who were not appointed were not lost to the project. Many were invited onto the IMAGINE-HMB Advisory Board, which broadened the project’s national coverage well beyond the countries represented in the Forum itself.

Meet the EU Forum of Experts

The twelve appointed members, listed alphabetically:

•    Prof. Enrico Bertino, MD  —  Italy

•    Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, PhD  —  Poland

•    Veerle Cossey, MD, PhD  —  Belgium

•    Freya Couvin, MSc  —  Belgium

•    Prof. Christoph Fusch, MD  —  Germany

•    Marzia Giribaldi, PhD  —  Italy

•    Anne Grovslien, LC  —  Norway

•    Anna Michalska-Falkowska, PhD, MSc  —  Poland

•    Prof. Guido E. Moro, MD  —  Italy

•    Prof. Jean-Charles Picaud, MD  —  France

•    Prof. Juan Rodriguez, VMD, PhD  —  Spain

•    Patricia Sagre, MSc  —  Spain

Seven countries are represented: Italy (3 members), Belgium, Poland and Spain (2 each), and France, Germany and Norway (1 each).

Iran established The Human Milk Bank Association (Committee) of I.R. Iran (HMBAI) to promote breastfeeding and human milk banks in the country

The Human Milk Bank Association of I.R. Iran (HMBAI) was established on 28 April 2024 with the collaboration of the Iranian Scientific Breastfeeding Promotion Society (I.R.I BFPS ). Iran have 13 active human milk banks (and two will be added shortly) in different parts of the country in 2024 and it is the first in the number of milk banks in the Middle East. There is a plan for increasing the number of milk banks as a need to decrease the mortality and morbidity of infants as a national need.

During a meeting with the participation of directors of all human milk banks of the country, Dr. Mohammadbagher Hosseini (Neonatologist and head of Human Milk Bank of Tabriz) was chosen as the director of  HMBAI.

The mission of HMBAI is to promote safe and equitable access to Mother’s Own  Milk for all Iranian infants and Donor Human Milk (as the second choice) for preterm infants, support milk banks across Iran, and ensure quality standards. The main goals of HMBAI  are breastfeeding support, developing standardized protocols, and facilitating research and development in human milk banking. The objectives of the HMBAI as  a nonprofit organization are to promote social and health-related activities:

• Promoting breastfeeding (as the main aim) in all parts of Iran and collaboration with 

• I.R.I BFPS

• Donation of human milk to Human Milk Banks (HMB) in all parts of Iran

• Utilization of donor human milk for premature infants and other infants with specific

• needs who do not have access to their mother’s milk

• Milk banking and the establishment of new human milk banks

• International cooperation between HMBs and National Associations/Groups of

• Human Milk Banks around the globe; and specialty EMBA

Discover other related EU-funded projects!

GAPP (facilitatinG the Authorisation of Preparation Process for blood, tissues and cells) is a Joint Action aimed at facilitating the development of a common and optimal approach to assess and authorize preparation processes in blood and tissues establishments

GAPP-PRO Joint Action builds on the GAPP initiative by piloting risk assessment and authorization methods across EU member states. Key objectives include refining guidelines, enabling joint assessments, and expanding the EuroGTP II tool for new SoHO applications, ensuring safety and accessibility. 

EGALITE (European Group for Accreditation and Liaison of Blood-Tissues and Cells Establishments) aims to promote the harmonization of practices among Donation Centres and Blood and Tissue Establishments, encourage the collaboration among stakeholders and the implementation of strategies required to improve accessibility and sufficiency of SoHO at European level. 

IMAGINE-HMB Project Kick-off Meeting

Date: September 10–11, 2024 | Location: Biomedia, Via Temolo 4, Milan

We are excited to announce the successful launch of the IMAGINE-HMB Project during our Kick-Off Meeting held in Milan. This two-day event brought together leading experts, partners, and stakeholders to outline our ambitious objectives and set the foundation for a collaborative journey. 

Day 1 Highlights

The first day focused on the project overview, objectives, and work plan, with sessions dedicated to establishing the Expert Forum, drafting guidelines, planning implementation, designing a training programme, and outlining dissemination and communication strategies.

Day 2 Highlights

The second day addressed administrative and financial management, provided insights from project officers, and facilitated discussions on the Consortium Agreement and open points.

Looking Ahead

This meeting laid the groundwork for collaboration and progress. We are excited to begin implementing the project’s vision and look forward to achieving impactful results.

Stay connected for updates!

8th International Congress European Milk Bank Association

The 8th International Congress of the European Milk Bank Association (EMBA) is set to take place in the historic city of Venice from 16th to 17th October 2025. This prestigious event will convene experts, practitioners, and advocates from across Europe and beyond, focusing on advancements in the field of human milk banking and the utilisation of donor human milk.

Participants will engage in a range of sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops that address the latest research, clinical practices, and ethical

EMBA – Medela Webinar: More human milk in the Neonatal Unit – yes, but how?

More human milk in the Neonatal Unit –  yes, but how? Leadership aspects in driving practice change

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 3pm – 4:40 pm (CEST)

 Introduction to the topic

Exclusive human milk feeding should be a priority when it comes to protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding for all infants. To achieve this goal, European neonatal units are creating supportive environments and are adapting their clinical practice to meet the specific needs of the “mother-milk-infant triad” and improve access to human milk and exclusive breastfeeding.Inspired by their clinician-led initiatives in Germany and Spain and by the discussion held during the Medela Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium in 2023, the invited speakers for this webinar will share the advantages of opening a donor milk bank using an integrated approach (i.e. ensuring improved breastfeeding and lactation support in parallel). The attendees will also get insights about a national pilot plan to assess the status quo of preterm infants´ human milk feeding in a cluster of hospitals.Join passionate leaders Sven Wellmann and Miguel Sáenz de Pipaón in this webinar session to learn first-hand from their experiences about best practices for more human milk in the neonatal unit.

The discussion panel will be moderated by EMBA president Prof. Sertac Arslanoglu, who will enrich the discussion with her own experience on a neonatal unit.Register now to secure your spot! 

Learning objectives:Overview of practical solutions to increase human milk feeding in the neonatal unit, with a more in depth review of the Spanish experiences.Examples of practices that can lead to increase the availability of Donor Human Milk and Mother´s Own Milk in late preterm infants, including leadership aspects of driving practice change. 

Event details

Date            27. June 2024

Duration      1:40 hour

Language    English

Time            3pm – 4:40 pm (CEST)

Click here to register for the webinar.This webinar is free of charge. 

Presenters

Lactation and breastfeeding in late preterm infants: a quality improvement initiative

Prof. Sven Wellmann, MD, MBAHead of the Department of Neonatology, University Perinatal Centre Regensburg, Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, Germany

Prof. Sven Wellmann is trained in Pediatrics and Neonatal Medicine. He worked at the university hospitals in Berlin (Germany), Basel and Zurich (Switzerland). He established recently a donor milk bank at his hospital in Regensburg and initiated a quality improvement initiative for specialised breastfeeding and lactation support in late preterm infants. His research focus is on the first 1000 days of life, with main research areas in foetal and neonatal stress response and neuroprotection. He is the founding director of the European School of Neonatology (ESN).

Practical solutions to overcome barriers to increase human milk feeding in the neonatal unit

Prof. Miguel Sáenz de Pipaón Neonatology Service, La Paz Hospital-Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid

Miguel Sáenz de Pipaón Marcos is physician of the Neonatology Department of Hospital La Paz,  Professor of the Department of Pediatrics of the Autonomous University of Madrid and  Coordinator of the Pediatric Nutrition course of the Nutrition Degree. He is also coordinator of the Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Metabolism section of the European Society for Pediatric Research. Furthermore, he is member of the Nutrition Committee of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and President of the Nutrition Committee of the Spanish Society of Neonatology. Last but not least member of the Nutrition Committee of the Spanish Pediatric Association. He is author of more than 100 publications in impact factor journals and principal investigator of several projects.

4th International Donor Milk Research Congress

The 4th edition of the EMBA’s International Donor Milk Research Congress has been held on 17th of June in Milan.

Following the warm welcome by the EMBA President Prof. Sertac Arslanoglu, the first Session started. In this Session chaired by the EMBA Vice President Clair-Yves Boquen, EMBA Working Groups presented their work and plans fort he future. A short presentation regarding EMBA’s new european Project- IMAGINE has been also included.

This year EMBA hosted two distinguished speakers; Stefaan Van Der Spiegel, from the DG-Sante, European Commission; and Jacinto Sanchez, from the European Directorate fort he Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EDQM). Donor human milk is being regulated under the name of SoHO for the first time and inputs from these two lectures have been of utmost importance. While Stefaan spoke about the new legal framework with respect to donor human milk in the context of the new european reagulation on SoHO; Jacinto gave us insights why the EDQM Tissues and Cells Guide is of interest for human milk banks. The discussion following these 2 talks have been remarkably committed and fruitful.

The Research Congress continued with selected Oral Communications and Posters from France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States. Human milk and its impact on neonatal morbidities, breastfeeding management in specific maternal diseases and cultural contexts, human milk composition changes by time and with different sources of fortifiers, human regulation, the methodology of the systematic reviews as aid to WHO guidelines, digitalization and softwares have been the discussed topics.

The EMBA Research Congress ended following the General Assembly.

We thank all our audience, speakers, presenters, and sponsors for their contribution. And say… “See you in Venice next year at the EMBA International Milk Banking Congress!”

“Save the date: 16-17 October 2025”.

Participation in the European Commission Conference

EMBA is invited to participate in the European Commission Conference on the new Regulation on Substances of Human Origin

On Monday 24th of June a high level Conference is being organised by the European Commission. In this Conference the new SoHO regulation will be presented and discussed. Human milk being considered a SoHO and regulated for the first time at the european level; EMBA has been invited to a moderated panel discussion and will be represented by the current EMBA President, Prof. Sertac Arslanoglu.

The Conference will focus particularly on the safety and quality issues, innovation and continuum of the supply.

Please find the Conference Agenda and the link to watch it live online.

Link of the related EC website

Link of the webstreaming