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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
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.
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.
Two weeks left to have your say on HTA Codes of Practice
There is still time to respond to the HTA’s Codes of Practice and Standards consultation. The consultation, which has been open for seven weeks, closes on the 31 October.
HTA launches Codes of Practice and Standards consultation
The HTA has today launched a consultation on the proposed changes to its Codes of Practice and Standards documentation.
Registration for the HTA’s Codes of Practice workshops now open
As part of the HTA’s consultation on their updated Codes of Practice, which opens on 1 September 2015, the HTA has organised workshops across the UK.
HTA publishes amended guidance on Welsh organ donation law
This Code was passed by Parliament in November 2015 and the HTA published the Code on 1 December here.