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?

• Please use the flowchart to find out whether you need to apply for a licence.
• If yes, you will need to complete the online compliance report for human application. To assist you, we have published a Word version of the compliance report so that you can begin preparing answers to the questions. Download the Word compliance report for human application.
• Please see our application guide for further information.

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

• Please use the flowchart to find out whether 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?

• Please use the flowchart to find out whether 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?

• Please use the flowchart to find out whether 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?

• Please use the flowchart to find out whether 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 research application guide or application guide for further information.

 
Updated 23 December 2011