Vigilance and surveillance of substances of human origin project (SOHO V&S)

The HTA is part of the steering committee for SOHO V&S, a three-year project co-funded by the European Commission Public Health Programme and the project’s Associated Partners.

The project

Human tissues and cells are used and are present throughout the EU, and often globally, on a significant scale. This SOHO V&S project is working to develop a shared view of how serious adverse events and reactions, associated with tissue and cell donation or human application, are reported, evaluated and investigated.

The aim of this project is to address the harmonisation of terminology, documentation and a consensus on how information should be exchanged between EU Member States, the European Commission and third countries, to enhance efficient management of incidents involving cross-border distribution of tissues and cells.

The involvement of the World Health Organisation and other collaborating partners from outside the EU ensures that the guidance produced in this project reflects international needs and realities. It is intended that the guidance will enhance cross-border communication and the management of serious adverse events and reactions worldwide.

Please use the links on the left of this page to access more information about the project, including the project brochure.