What's New
The Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance (Cap. 561) ("the Ordinance")* and its regulations - the Human Reproductive Technology (Licensing) Regulation and the Human Reproductive Technology (Fees) Regulation have come into full effect on 1 August 2007.
The Code of Practice on Reproductive Technology and Embryo Research, which provides guidance for service providers in carrying on reproductive technology activities, has also come into effect on 1 August 2007. Any person who intends to carry on a relevant activity under the Ordinance (including the provision of a reproductive technology procedure, the conducting of embryo research or the handling, storing or disposing of a gamete or embryo used or intended to be used in connection with a reproductive technology procedure or embryo research) should obtain a relevant licence from the Council on Human Reproductive Technology (the Council).
For details of the licensing system and licence application procedures, reference can be made to the Licensing Manual for Reproductive Technology Centres. Service providers and embryo researchers who are currently carrying on the relevant activity under the Ordinance are required to give a notice in writing to the Council within 30 days after 1 August 2007 stating (i) the name and address for service, and (ii) the address of the premises at which that activity is being carried on; and submit their applications for licence with supporting documents by 31 January 2008.
* except section 33(4)(a)
