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HTA publishes parents’ guide to cord blood banking
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA), the regulator for human tissue, cells and organs, has today published a cord blood banking guide for expectant parents considering cord blood donation a
European Commission consultation regarding EU legislation on blood, tissues and cells
The European Commission is consulting on the EU legislation on blood, tissues and cells.
HTA launches updated Codes of Practice and Standards
Today we have launched our updated Codes of Practice and Standards, which are available on our website here. These provide practical guidance on human tissue legislation for prof
NEW - Codes and Standards Webinar Recordings
We have been hosting a series of webinars in February and March, to talk about our revised Codes of Practice and Standards, which launch in April.
Consultation on two new EU Directives - the application of a Single European Code and the Import of Tissues and Cells
The Department of Health is consulting on draft Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
HTA Announces Fees for 2017/18
Today the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has announced annual licence fees for 2017/18.
Regulation of the Post Mortem Sector 2014 - 16: What we have learned
Regulation of the Post Mortem Sector 2014 - 16: What we have learned
National Pathology Week
This year, the Royal College of Pathologists’ National Pathology Week is taking place between 7-13 November, and will be an opportunity to recognise and celebrate pathology and the important contributions pathologists and laboratory professionals make to healthcare.
Codes of Practice and Standards training – register your interest
The revised Codes of Practice and Standards are due to come into force in April 2017. To help you prepare for implementation, we will be holding webinars in early 2017, focusing on the major changes in the new Codes and Standards.
New EU Coding Platform now available
The European Commission has launched the web-based
The Human Tissue Authority publishes compliance reports for the Anatomy and Research sectors
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA), the regulator for human tissue, cells and organs, has today published compliance reports for establishments licensed in the