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. 15 Application
When a licence is sought for the export of embryonic stem cells (Art. 15 StRA), the following documents must be submitted to the FOPH for review: a. the title, objective and place of execution of the research project involving embryonic stem cells; b. the name and address of the project leader; c. the number of embryonic stem cells or stem cell lines to be exported and a characterisation thereof, as specified in Article 29 paragraph 1 letter b; d. evidence that: 1. the project is designed to yield important findings with regard to the detection, treatment or prevention of serious human diseases or concerning human developmental biology, and 2. the project has received ethical approval from an authority independent of the project leader.
let. d — Amended by No I of the O of 7 June 2024, in force since 1 Nov. 2024 (AS 2024 325).
Art. 16 Review of the application
The FOPH shall review whether: a. the documents are complete; b. the licensing conditions specified in the StRA are met.