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The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFE) Act 2008 allows the use of human embryos for training in embryo biopsy, embryo storage or other embryological techniques.

What were the changes?

• The HFEA’s Licence Committee has agreed to vary all IVF treatment licences to include training.
• Centres will only be able to use embryos for training for activities authorised by the HFEA.
• A list of authorised activities will be published

The HFE Act 1990 (as amended) prohibits the creation of embryos for use in training. The Authority cannot, therefore, lawfully authorise the training of persons to perform intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

When did this change happen?

1 October 2009

Page last updated: 20 August 2009

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