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Do I need a licence?

This section contains guidance about when an HTA licence is required and which application form you need to complete.

Do I need a licence under the Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007?

  • Click on the link above to see if you need to apply for a licence.
  • If yes, you will need to complete the online compliance report for human application. This will be available from 1 July 2007. In advance we have published a pdf version of the compliance report, so that you can being preparing answers to the questions. Download the pdf compliance report for human application

Do I need a licence to carry out an anatomical examination or store anatomical specimens?

  • Click on the link above to see if you need to apply for a licence.
  • If yes, you will need to complete the compliance report licence application for anatomy.  Please see our application guide for further information.

Do I need a licence to carry out a post mortem or remove relevant material from a deceased person?

  • Click on the link above to see if you need to apply for a licence.
  • If yes, you will need to complete the compliance report licence application for pathology.  Please see our application guide for further information.

Do I need a licence to display a body of a deceased person or relevant material from a deceased person?

  • Click on the link above to see if you need to apply for a licence.
  • If yes, you will need to complete the compliance report licence application for public display. Please see our application guide for further information.

Do I need a licence to store material other than for the activities listed above?

  • Click on the link above to see if you need to apply for a licence.
  • If yes, you will need to complete the compliance report licence application most applicable to your sector. Please see our application guide for further information.

Important information for late licence applicants