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.
UK registry of stem cell lines
NIH Human
Embryonic Stem Cell Registry (external link)
Linked files
Code of Practice for the Use of Human Stem Cell Lines
[1244kb]
Application forms to import or export human stem cell line(s)
into or out of the UK
Application forms are available in both Word and PDF
versions
Application to Import or Export Human Embryonic Stem Cell
Lines(s) into or out of the UK [149kb]
Application to Import or Export Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines(s)
into or out of the UK [279kb]