Importing or Exporting stem cells
Researchers wishing to either import or export human embryonic
stem cell lines into or out of the UK should apply to the Steering
Committee on the appropriate form, The Steering Committee will need
to assure itself in the case of cell lines not previously imported
to the UK that the cell line(s) have been ethically sourced with
fully informed and free donor consent.
Researchers wishing to export human embryonic stem cells to
other countries should ensure that the research performed overseas
fulfils the requirements of the Steering Committee as set out in
the 'Code of Practice for the Use of Human Stem Cell Lines' and
complies with both UK legislation and that of the country in which
the research is to take place. Researchers wishing to obtain stem
cell lines in this way should inform the Steering Committee by
completing the relevant application form and returning it to the
MRC Secretariat at the address given on the form.
Application forms for transferring stem
cells in the UK
Code of Practice for the Use of Human Stem Cell Lines
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External Links
UK registry of stem cell lines (external link)
NIH Human
Embryonic Stem Cell Registry (external link)