HTA seeks sector-wide feedback through short survey following September's 2024 engagement event exploring consent processes, DI roles, regulatory collaboration, and emerging technologies in human tissue regulation.
On 9 October, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) held a forum for sector representatives, bringing together professionals from across the post-mortem sector. The meeting provided an opportunity for open discussion on key issues facing the industry, with a focus on unannounced inspections and preparations for winter pressures.
Unannounced Inspections
At the HTA, we have used different inspection models over the years although our core approach has been a site-based inspection, typically with two inspecting staff.
Nicolette Harrison, Director of Regulations, talks about the role inspections play in a risk-based, proportionate, data-driven, modern regulator.
Last year we carried out an unannounced inspection of an establishment which resulted in a number of shortfalls against the HTA’s licensing standards, some of which were classified as being ‘Critical’. A critical shortfall is a shortfall which poses a significant risk to human safety and/or dignity and is the most severe level of shortfall requiring immediate action.
On this page you can find the most recent inspection reports.
HTA inspections can include a desk-based assessment, on-site assessment, and analysis of information to assess whether the conditions of a licence and HTA licensing standards are met. The inspection guidance section of our website has more information about our inspection processes.
We’ve published new inspection reports from establishments in research, human application, organ donation and transplantation, and post-mortem sectors.
We’ve published new inspection reports from establishments in human application, research, public display, and post-mortem sectors.
On inspections we look at compliance with HTA standards including consent, governance and quality systems, traceability, and premises, facilities and equipment. We check whether there are any minor, major or critical shortfalls against these standards.
See our latest reports:
