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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 Statement on the Retention of Human Tissue by Police Forces in the North East
We are aware of a situation in the North East of England where a number of items of human tissue, retained for criminal justice and coronial purposes over the course of the last 20 years, have been kept for longer than was necessary.
Regulation of the Post Mortem Sector 2014 - 16: What we have learned
Regulation of the Post Mortem Sector 2014 - 16:Â What we have learned
BBC Three to air a televised post mortem
Obesity: The Post Mortem - BBC 3 Documentary Featuring a Post Mortem Examination Air date: Tuesday 13 September
HTA and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service sign Memorandum of Understanding
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) have signed a joint working agreement, which aims to ensure better regulation by further improving efficiencies and reducing burden.