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2004
15-12-2004: HFEA brings together an international panel of experts
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), which regulates assisted reproduction and human embryo research in the UK, is bringing together a worldwide panel of experts as part of its ongoing work to keep ahead of the fast pace of scientific change.
10-12-2004: HFEA STATEMENT ON REFORM OF FERTILITY REGULATION
Suzi Leather, Chair of the HFEA, said "We are keen to see an updated framework for fertility regulation and first called for the reform of the legislation that governs our work - the1990 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act ? more than 18 months ago.
25-11-2004: HFEA publishes thirteenth Annual Report and Accounts
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has published its thirteenth Annual Report and Accounts which were laid before Parliament.
23-11-2004: HFEA welcomes MRC report on assisted reproduction
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) welcomes the report Assisted reproduction: a safe, sound future issued today by the Medical Research Council (MRC). The HFEA approached the MRC in 2002 to review the current knowledge of IVF and its possible health effects and provide advice on what further research is necessary.
11-11-2004: HFEA launches public consultation on donor assisted conception
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) today launched a public consultation on sperm, egg and embryo donation. The views of members of the public and interested professionals and organisations are sought on a range of questions concerning the regulation of donor-assisted conception.
01-11-2004: HFEA licenses PGD for inherited colon cancer
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority can confirm that is has issued a preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) licence for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (FAP)to the Assisted Conception at University College Hospital, London.
11-08-2004: HFEA grants the first therapeutic cloning licence for research
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has granted the first licence to create human embryonic stem cells using cell nuclear transfer ? a technique also known as therapeutic cloning. The licence will be held by Newcastle Centre for Life. Stem cells created under this licence will be used for research purposes only.
22-07-2004: Response to Arms Length Bodies Review
The Health Minister John Reid has announced the results of a review of arm's length bodies. It has been decided that the a new Regulatory Authority for Fertility and Tissue will be created to encompass the work of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the proposed Human Tissue Authority.
21-07-2004: HFEA agrees to extend policy on tissue typing
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority has decided to extend the rules allowing embryos to be tested in order for families to have a child who could be a tissue match for a seriously ill brother or sister.
25-06-2004: Court ruling on storage of embryos: Natallie Evans
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) welcomes the Court of Appeal judgment today which confirms that effective consent must be given by both the man providing the sperm and the woman providing the eggs to allow storage and subsequent use of their embryos in IVF treatment.
24-06-2004: HFEA statement on CNR application
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) is currently considering a licence application from the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life to make human embryonic stem cells using cell nuclear transfer - a technique also known as therapeutic cloning.
22-06-2004: HFEA response to the TOFT report
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) welcomes the recommendations of the Toft report which is published today.
16-06-2004: HFEA holding statement on CNR application
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) is currently considering a licence application from the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life to make human embryonic stem cells using cell nuclear transfer - a technique also known as therapeutic cloning. As soon as a decision has been reached the HFEA will make an announcement.
08-06-2004: New rules to protect frozen sperm, eggs and embryos
The HFEA has announced strict new guidelines to protect the safety of frozen sperm, eggs and embryos stored at fertility clinics throughout the UK. The guidelines have been produced following an HFEA review into a small number of incidents where inadequate temperature levels in storage vessels led to the irretrievable loss of patients' stored material.
12-05-2004: HFEA 2004/5 Business Plan
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority has announced the policy areas identified for review as part of its 2004/5 HFEA Business Plan.
07-05-2004: HFEA to announce research licence applications
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is announcing details of all research licence applications. From today, titles of all research licence applications along with lay summaries of the proposed project will be published on the HFEA website.
05-03-2004: HFEA launches new Directory of Clinics for patients
The HFEA has published its new Directory of Clinics ? Your guide to infertility. This is the first comprehensive, clear and easy to understand guide which answers patient questions about fertility treatment.
25-02-2004: HFEA confirms UK position on payment for egg donors
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has confirmed that under existing UK regulations egg donors can only be paid a maximum of £15 plus reasonable expenses.
21-01-2004: HFEA welcomes the removal of donor anonymity
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority welcomes the Government's decision to remove anonymity for those donating sperm, eggs and embryos in the future.
20-01-2004: Scientists appeal to editors to give less prominence to bogus cloning claims
Some of the UK's leading scientists have written an open letter to media editors appealing to them to review the prominence given to maverick scientists claiming to have cloned the first human being.
15-01-2004: Embryo Splitting & Cloning Statement
Any person creating or using an embryo outside the body (IVF) in the UK requires a licence from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. As embryo splitting is done in the laboratory it would be illegal to do this in this country without a licence.
06-01-2004: HFEA strengthens commitment to reducing multiple births
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) has today published its 6th Code of Practice which has new guidelines for clinics on the number of eggs and embryos that can be transferred during fertility treatment. Accompanying the new Code of Practice is an information leaflet for patients aimed at highlighting the medical and psychological problems associated with multiple births.
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