Terms and Conditions

This UK Stem Cell Tool Kit is intended to be a reference tool for those in the UK who wish to develop a programme of stem cell research and manufacture, ultimately leading to clinical application. The Tool Kit applies only to the regulation of human stem cells and their use in the laboratory and clinical settings. It does not cover the use of animal stem cells in non-clinical settings. To avoid any potential issues of commercial or professional confidentiality, you do not need to register to use this Tool Kit.

The information provided on this website is intended only to provide an overview to UK stem cell investigators and should not be taken as a complete or definitive statement of the legal requirements. Use of the website is not intended as a substitute for legal, regulatory or other professional advice. The responsibility remains with the investigator to ensure they are clear on the regulatory position of their projects and to seek the necessary advice from the appropriate regulatory body.

The map has been developed by the Department of Health, the Medical Research Council and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency with the support of the Gene Therapy Advisory Committee, Health & Safety Executive, Home Office, Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority, Human Tissue Authority, NHS Blood & Transplant Authority, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues & Organs, & the UK Stem Cell Bank. The Tool Kit refers to a number of websites and documents authored by others. We accept no liability for the content of material published by others. Any document or link may be changed without notice. You are welcome to copy this material, but you must ensure that your copy is in context and does not misrepresent the requirements. Please acknowledge and reference the Department of Health, the MRC and this Tool Kit.