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.
Guide to the HTA system for the reporting SAEARs that are linked to the procurement, testing, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells.
HTA policy on the steps transplant units should take to prepare living organ donors when it is not possible to transplant their organ
Policy on consent for post-mortem examination and tissue retention under the Human Tissue Act 2004
HTA's current position on the absence of a presumed genetic relationship
To help those preparing for a pandemic situation, the HTA has produced guidance on temporary body storage arrangements and licensing requirements.
Information about the regulatory framework applied to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs)
A Channel 4 Dispatches programme in March 2014 highlighted pregnancy loss and the disposal of fetal remains.
Guidance on the removal of relevant material from deceased children
Policy on the sale of bodies, body parts and tissue
Protocol to ensure the provision of forensic pathology services in the event of regulatory action