The Biological Stain Commission (BSC)

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The Biological Stain Commission (BSC)

The Biological Stain Commission (BSC) is primarily responsible for ensuring the quality of biological stains through independent analysis of dyes submitted by vendors and/or manufacturers to determine content and composition. In addition, they also:

  • Promote cooperation and dialogue among manufacturers, vendors, and users of dyes for histochemical applications.
  • Educate users of biological stains about sources of reliable dyes and how they might best be used.
  • Publish information concerning new or improved uses for biological staining with dyes and related histochemical techniques.