Replies to post #410370 on NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

[FeMike]

I'm having a hard time figuring out why the hell it matters.

They are getting certified or licensed. Okay. Does it change anything if you call it a license instead of certification? My guess is no.

[Sojourner55]

Senti, normally a facility is "licensed" to operate but "certified" to a standard such as ISO or GMP, that is my understanding though it is often used interchangeably. Here in Canada, there are clinical facilities that are licensed by the Government but they must also be certified or accredited to one of the International standards applicable to their particular industry.

[longfellow95]

Well, not that it really matters, because we all know what we are talking about!
But it niggles a little with me after a while. Bit like Swanston or Avistan!
But in the UK, it is consistently referred to as getting licensed.
Or being granted a manufacturing licence.
Even with that, there is a cross the pond spelling issue.
We have a driver's licence (two 'c's). I think you have a driver's license...
So in the UK, licence for the noun. But licensed premises.

From the horses mouth:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/human-and-veterinary-medicines-register-of-licensed-manufacturing-sites

And from that link, here is the current list. Which we are not on.
Yet!!

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1022985/MS_Register_-_October_2021.csv/preview

I think NWBO just made the same inaccuracy. Probably pandering to your side of the pond.
Y'all have a nice day!