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Update to the 9th edition Code of Practice is now available

This new version of the Code of Practice contains updated information and guidance for clinics.

The updated version of the 9th edition of the Code of Practice comes into effect from 26 October 2021. The Code of Practice is the ‘rule book’ for clinics and is updated regularly to help clinicians understand and comply with their legal requirements as a licensed centre.

The update of the Code of Practice contains revisions to 16 of the 33 guidance notes on key topics including storage of gametes and embryos, donation, legal parenthood, import and exports, traceability and others.

Read the full version of our new Code of Practice 9.0

Review date: 24 November 2023