Regulator profile
HTA
Human Tissue Authority
Licensing Body2 areas of regulation · 153 official guidance documents · 3 laws enforced · UK-wide
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.
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Types of regulation
Organ Donation
Tissue Licensing
Official guidance from HTA
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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Code E: Disposal | Human Tissue Authority
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Code E: Relevant material and research | Human Tissue Authority
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Code A: Annex C - Consent requirements | Human Tissue Authority
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Code E: Annex A - Legislative background and context | Human Tissue Authority
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Code E: HTA licensing standards | Human Tissue Authority
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Code E: Introduction | Human Tissue Authority
Code of Practice
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Consent exemptions under the Human Tissue Act 2004 | Human Tissue Authority
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Relevant material under the Human Tissue Act 2004 | Human Tissue Authority
Detailed Guidance
Legal framework
Legislation that HTA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Human Tissue Act 2004 Act 2004
Secondary legislation
- The Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 UK Statutory Instrument 2007
- The Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation Regulations 2012 UK Statutory Instrument 2012
Related legislation
Legislation connected to HTA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006
UK Act of Parliament 2006
Amendments / commencements
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008
UK Act of Parliament 2008
Sectors regulated
Healthcare services
Coverage area
UK-wide