Licensing and inspections
The HTA licenses more than 800 organisations that store and use human tissue for purposes such as research, patient treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching, and public exhibitions.
We also inspect organisations to check that they maintain good standards and follow appropriate procedures. Organisations we consider to be highest risk are among the first to be inspected.
Professionals can use this section to find out more about HTA licences and inspections. In this section you can also find out about serious and adverse event reporting, read sector-specific information and HTA regulatory alerts.
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Licence application step-by-step guide
Use our straightforward guide to apply for a licence.
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People at licensed establishments
Each licensed establishment has to nominate a person, the Designated Individual, who will supervise the activities being carried out. Each establishment also has a Licence Holder that oversees the licence. This page provides information for these people.
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List of licensed establishments
Take a look at which establishments hold an HTA licence.
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Inspections
The HTA carries out inspections of licensed establishments; find out more about being inspected by the HTA.
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Regulatory alerts
Take a look at regulatory alerts from the HTA and find out what to do if you are affected.
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Fees and payments
Find out about HTA fees and how to pay for a licence.
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Consent exemptions
Find out if you need a licence from the HTA or if your work requires consent.
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Licensing under the Quality and Safety Regulations
Here you will find information on the licensing requirements under the Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 (Q&S Regulations).
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Satellite sites
Satellite sites are small premises under the same governance processes as a larger establishment with the same Designated Individual. Find out more about satellite sites.
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Emergency mortuaries
A mass fatality incident may result in the need for an emergency temporary mortuary. Find out how to prepare, what to do if an emergency temporary mortuary is needed and what to do after the event.
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Reporting to the HTA
The HTA has an online system for the reporting of any serious adverse events and/or reactions that are linked to the human application sector and HTA-licensed establishments in the post mortem sector are required to notify the HTA of serious untoward incidents.
