What HTA does
Statutory regulator for activities involving human tissue and organs. Licenses establishments that store and use human tissue for purposes including research, transplantation, and post-mortem examination.
Contact HTA
- enquiries@hta.gov.uk
- Phone
- 020 7269 1900
Official guidance from HTA
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Code E: Disposal | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Code E: Relevant material and research | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
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Code A: Annex C - Consent requirements | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
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Code E: Annex A - Legislative background and context | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
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Code E: HTA licensing standards | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Code E: Introduction | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
Code of Practice
Consent exemptions under the Human Tissue Act 2004 | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
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Relevant material under the Human Tissue Act 2004 | Human Tissue Authority (opens in a new tab)
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Legal framework
Legislation that HTA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to HTA’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.