Regulator profile

HFEA

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Licensing Body

2 areas of regulation · 14 laws enforced · UK-wide

What HFEA does

Licences and monitors fertility clinics and research centres in the UK. Regulates the creation, storage, and use of human embryos and gametes.

Additional information

All fertility clinics must be licensed by HFEA.

Contact HFEA

Types of regulation

Fertility Licensing Research Licensing

Legal framework

Legislation that HFEA directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to HFEA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Referenced in enforcement

Coverage area

UK-wide