We license more than 800 establishments that store and use human tissue for purposes such as patient treatment, organ transplantation, post mortem examination, research, teaching, and public exhibitions. The information below covers applying for a licence, the roles of people named on a licence, adding new activities to a licence, extending the area of premises being licensed, adding satellite sites and challenging HTA licensing decisions.
In this section you can find out about the various licences we issue, and how you can apply for one.
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Browse our licence application forms and their associated guidance documents.
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Application forms and guidance
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Decide if your activity requires a HTA licence
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Do I need a HTA Licence
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Licence forms for the Human Application Sector
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Human Application sector licence forms
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Find out about satellite premises and their licensing requirements.
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Satellite premises
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Find out about emergency mortuary facilities and their licensing requirements.
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Emergency mortuary facilities
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The exemptions summarised according to whether the material is from the living or deceased.
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Licensing exemptions
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Guidance about the licensing of procurement organisations
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About the licensing of procurement organisations
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UK transition licensing frequently asked questions
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UK transition licensing frequently asked questions
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