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The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) ensures that human tissue is used safely and ethically, and with proper consent. It regulates organisations that remove, store and use tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching and display in public. It approves...
An initiative for companies committed to integrating 10 corporate responsibility principles in their business operations and strategies.
The British Museum (BM) was the first national public museum in the world. Its permanent collection, over 8 million works, is amongst the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from every continent, illustrating and documenting the story of...
What you need to know before you can place a medical device on the Great Britain market with a UKCA mark.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HEFA) oversees the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research. It licenses fertility clinics and centres carrying out in vitro fertilisation (IVF), other assisted conception procedures and human embryo research. HFEA...
How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
This publication is designed to set the foundation for more detailed research and development on human augmentation.
Directory of current ICH Guidelines which have been implemented by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Guidance for hospitals, tissue establishments and fertility clinics for ensuring the quality and safety of human organs, tissues and cells (including reproductive cells).
Form for medical professionals to certify that a body can be released for cremation after being dissected for medical research.
Guidance to support the command and control in the future project.
How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
Change your protocol, update your authorisation, report safety issues, submit safety updates and complete your end-of-trial study report.
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty's annual reports and lectures on medicine and public health.
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) advises ministers on the safety, efficacy and quality of medicinal products. CHM is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .
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