Stem Cell Research Ordinance (SCRO)

Art. 22

1 Any person who derives embryonic stem cells, carries out a research project aimed at improving derivation methods, stores surplus embryos, or imports or exports embryonic stem cells must notify the FOPH of any planned substantial modifications to the project concerned. 2 Any person who carries out a research project involving embryonic stem cells must notify the ethics committee and the FOPH of any planned substantial modifications to the protocol. 3 The FOPH, or the ethics committee and the FOPH, shall issue a response within 30 days of receipt of such notification. 4 A project of the type specified in paragraph 1 may only be continued with the proposed modifications if the FOPH grants a new licence. 5 A research project of the type specified in paragraph 2 may only be continued in accordance with the modified protocol if the ethics committee renews its approval and the FOPH allows the reinitiating of the project.