Requirements for membership are:-

1. To be a manufacturer of sterilisation products or provide relevant services.
2. To have an internationally recognised quality system.
3. To nominate a senior representative to attend annual conferences and extraordinary meetings.
4. On occasions to nominate and support specialists from their own companies to participate in the SBA working groups.

Membership of a new company is decided by a vote at one of the biannual conferences, requiring 67% of members present to vote in favour.