Stem Cell Research Ordinance (SCRO)
Amended by No I of the O of 7 June 2024, in force since 1 Nov. 2024 (AS 2024 325).
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Art. 13 Application
When a licence is sought for the import of embryonic stem cells (Art. 15 StRA), the following documents must be submitted to the FOPH for review: a. complete documentation for the research project involving embryonic stem cells, as submitted to the competent ethics committee in accordance with Article 17 or with the HRA; b. the decision of the competent ethics committee concerning the approval of the research project; c. details of the number of embryonic stem cells or stem cell lines required and a characterisation thereof, as specified in Article 29 paragraph 1 letter b; d. evidence that: 1. the stem cells have been derived from surplus embryos, 2. the couple concerned have freely given informed consent to the use of the embryo for research purposes, and 3. the couple concerned are receiving no payment in return.
let. a — Amended by No I of the O of 7 June 2024, in force since 1 Nov. 2024 (AS 2024 325). let. a — SR 810.30 let. b — Amended by No I of the O of 7 June 2024, in force since 1 Nov. 2024 (AS 2024 325). let. d — Amended by No I of the O of 7 June 2024, in force since 1 Nov. 2024 (AS 2024 325).
Art. 14 Review of the application
The FOPH shall review whether: a. the documents are complete; b. the licensing conditions specified in the StRA are met.