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.
This section contains guidance about when an HTA licence is required and which application form you need to complete.
Position statement on the disposal of anatomical specimens, former anatomical specimens and body parts (including those that have been imported).
This section provides details on how to make changes to your licence. It can take up to 20 working days to assess a completed variation request and issue new licensing certificates, so please ensure that any request is submitted sufficiently in advance of
On this page you can download the model consent forms and the authorisation for loan form.
As part of our regulatory function the HTA carries out inspections of licensed establishments. This page provides more information about the inspection process.
Information for anatomy schools, including anatomy forms, consent forms and bequeathal booklets
Information about challenging an HTA licensing decision
The standards that establishments licensed under an HTA human application licence should meet
Designated Individuals and Licence Holders both play key roles in the licensing arrangements under the Human Tissue Act (2004). This section explains the roles and responsibilities of these individuals.
HTA position statement on the regulation of acellular material.