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2025/26 review
The review explains what we do and what we achieved in 2025–26. It highlights key regulatory activities, inspection outcomes, and progress on our strategic go...
The Human Tissue Authority
The regulator of human tissue and organs, a non-departmental public body of the Department of Health and Social Care
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Consultation on Code E: Research
Consultation on the HTA's Code of Practice and Standards for the Research sector (Code E) The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is consulting on proposed chan...
Retrospective review of HTA Reportable Incidents (HTARIs)
The purpose of this exercise is to provide assurance that all incidents meeting HTARI reporting criteria have been appropriately reported to the HTA and to id...
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Our blog offers a space for new and unique perspectives on key issues relating to the HTA’s work and the sectors we regulate.
Guidance by Sector
Essential information for those working in the six different sectors regulated by HTA.
Codes of Practice
Our Codes of Practice and Standards provide practical guidance for those working with human tissue and cells.
Relevant material under the Human Tissue Act 2004
Guidance about material which consists of or includes human cells.