NCIMB welcomes the accession of micro-organisms (bacteria in ACDP hazard groups 1 and 2, plasmids contained in a bacterial host and bacteriophages). Type strains and organisms with new or novel properties, enzymes or metabolites are particularly welcome. An accession form can be downloaded by clicking here.  NCIMB offers a benefit sharing opportunity policy within the spirit of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Deposits in the open collection (NOT patent or safe deposits) are accepted on the understanding that, subject to any health, safety, environmental or other legal or ethical constraints on their distribution; NCIMB may make cultures generally available. Workers wishing to restrict the distribution of their strains are invited to deposit as a patent either under the Budapest Treaty or under the confidential NCIMB safe deposit system.

For more information about the culture collection please download our leaflet or contact us.

For more information about any of these strains, please visit our catalogue search page.