World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC)

The World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC) is an international organization that supports and promotes the collection, preservation, and sharing of microbial cultures, such as bacteria and fungi. It acts as a global network for culture collections—institutions that maintain microbial samples for research, medicine, agriculture, and industry. By setting standards and facilitating collaboration, the WFCC ensures that these microbial resources are reliable, well-maintained, and accessible for scientific and practical purposes worldwide. Its work helps advance biotechnology, develop new medicines, and understand microbial diversity.