With the interests of the public
and those we regulate at the centre of our work, we aim to maintain confidence by ensuring that human tissue is used safely and ethically, and with proper consent. We regulate organisations that remove, store and use tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching and display in public. We also give approval for organ and bone marrow donations from living people.
Our regulatory work
Find out about the organisations that we license and inspect, and organ, bone marrow and body donations. Read our advice and guidance including codes of practice, policies and information about the laws we work under.
News
Removal of tissue from the deceased
18 May 2012
From 21 May 2012, it will be possible to apply for our new licence which covers premises for the removal of tissue from the deceased for scheduled purposes such as research.
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Human Tissue Authority public meeting and Annual Review of the Year event
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) public meeting and Annual Review of the Year event will be held on Tuesday 10 July in central London.
For journalists
Media releases, resources for journalists and media office contacts.
