Resources for human tissue governance
Core documents for people working under HTA Licence 12217
If you are working under the University’s HTA licence 12217 you must follow HTA Licence 12217 core documents (including core SOPs). The core documents and templates are hosted on iPassport, a quality management system.
To get access to iPassport, contact the Human Tissue Governance team.
The University must provide assurance that SOPs are in place for all research groups operating across the University’s HTA licence. SOPs are fundamental to ensuring that licensed activities are undertaken consistently, in according with regulatory requirements.
Please note that text highlighted in yellow within documents is advisory and should be deleted when documents are finalised. The author and copyright notice should be retained.
Information documents for Licence 12217
The Constitution sets out the governance structure and other requirements of the Human Tissue Authority Licence 12217.
The Policy sets out the rules governing the storage and use of tissue under the Human Tissue Authority Licence 12217.
University core SOPs
If you are working on a clinical trial sponsored by the University you must also follow the University's core SOPs.
External resources
Human Tissue Authority Code of Practice and Standards
Human Tissue Authority Research Standards and Guidance
Human Tissue Authority – Relevant material under the Human Tissue Act 2004
UKCRC Tissue Directory and Coordination Centre
Health Research Authority – Use of human tissue in research
