UK Statutory Instrument 2009 United Kingdom

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Statutory Storage Period for Embryos and Gametes) Regulations 2009

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HFEA

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s.001

Citation and coming into force

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Extension of statutory storage period for premature infertility

s.004

Extension of statutory storage period for premature infertility

s.005

Transitional provision for embryos: original storage period

s.006

Transitional provision for embryos: extended storage period

s.007

Transitional provision for gametes: statutory storage period

s.008

Transitional provision for gametes: extended storage period

s.009

Revocations and savings

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HFEA

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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