Exports of human embryonic stem cells
Human embryonic stem cells derived in Switzerland may in principle be exported abroad. Here you will find information on the relevant requirements and responsibilities and the procedure to be followed.
You intend to export human embryonic stem cells abroad (EXP). The stem cells are to be used for a specific stem cell research project (RP-SC*) abroad. * = abroad
Requirement
Licence from the Federal Office of Public Health to export human embryonic stem cells (EXP)
Responsibilities
Federal Office of Public Health
How to proceed
Further topics
Research Involving Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Stem cell research arouses great hopes. However, it also raises ethical concerns because the cells are generally obtained from early human embryos. The legislator has responded by setting clear boundaries.
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Biomedicine Division
Human Research Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern
Human Research Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern