Guidance for professionals
The filter and search function on this page allows you to refine down the full list of guidance that we provide for professionals to find specific items. Common searches for the HTA codes of practice and standards, licensing, fees and inspection information or for specific information for each of our regulated sectors can be found using the menu items above.
The transportation and delivery of tissues or cells intended for human application, including to or from other countries
Position statement on extending existing licences to cover the removal of tissue from the deceased for research
Information about the HFEA and HTA's work to reduce the regulatory overlap regarding the storage of ovarian and testicular tissue.
How to provide a third party with the authority to undertake licensable activities on behalf of a licensed establishment
In this section you can read regulatory alerts issued by the Human Tissue Authority to licensed establishments.
This page contains all the information hospitals and trusts need when considering adopting the Sands post mortem consent form. This form was developed in conjunction with the HTA, by the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death charity (Sands).
The HTA has produced guidance for professionals working in NHS hospitals, independent hospitals and abortion clinics
Import and export of relevant material
Further resources for those working in the research sector
EU Directives are being put in place for the coding and import of tissues and cells for human application (HA).