Under the Human Tissue Act 2004, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has issued the following nine codes of practice:
- Consent
- Donation of solid organs for transplantation
- Post-mortem examination
- Anatomical examination
- Disposal of human tissue
- Donation of allogeneic bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for transplantation
- Public display
- Import and export of human bodies, body parts and tissue
- Research
The codes set out practical guidance for how licensed organisations should ensure compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements.