UK Statutory Instrument
2007
United Kingdom
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007
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Designation of the competent authority: Northern Ireland
Amendments to the 1990 Act
Principal terms used in the 1990 Act
References to Directives
Other terms used in the 1990 Act
Third party agreements etc.
Prohibitions in connection with embryos
Prohibitions in connection with gametes
Duties of the Authority
Inspection of licensed and other premises
Licences for treatment, storage and research
General conditions
Conditions of licences for treatment
Conditions of licences for non-medical fertility services
Conditions of storage licences
Supplementary licence conditions: human application
Serious adverse events and serious adverse reactions
Grant of licence
The person responsible
Revocation and variation of licence
Directions as to particular matters
The Authority's register of information
Other registers to be kept by the Authority
Disclosure of information and confidentiality
Powers of members and employees of Authority
Offences
Index
Activities for which licences may be granted: Schedule 2 to the 1990 Act
New Schedule to the 1990 Act
Basic partner treatment services: inspections
Basic partner treatment services: licence committees
Treatment services and storage licences: the person responsible
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Licences and monitors fertility clinics and research centres in the UK. Regulates the creation, storage, and use of human embryos and gametes.
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