Human Tissue Authority

The regulator for human tissue and organs

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HTA 2016/17 Annual conference and review

Issue date:28 June 2017

Featured news

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

Issue date:25 February 2016

HTA Triennial Review Published

The HTA’s Triennial Review The HTA’s triennial review was conducted by the Cabinet Office to provide assurance to the Department of Health and the public that the HTA’s functions are still required and that we are operating efficiently.

Issue date:20 April 2017

HTA responds to blood, tissue and organ screening parliamentary inquiry

The HTA has responded to a House of Commons Science and Technology Commit

Issue date:30 January 2014