Cap. 483 Art. 15Import or export of human tissues and cells.

(1) No person shall import tissues and cells from third countries unless:

(a) such an activity is undertaken by a licensed tissues and cells establishment;

(b) the imported tissues and cells can be traced from the donor to the recipient and vice versa in accordance with the procedures established by regulations under this Act;

(c) the tissues and cells establishments that receive such imports from third countries ensures that they meet standards of quality and safety equivalent to the ones laid down in Directive 2004/23/EC.

(2) No person shall export tissues and cells to third countries unless:

(a) such activity is undertaken by a licensed tissues and cells establishment; meet quality and safety standards equivalent to those laid down in Directive 2004/23/EC, directly authorise:

(a) the import or export of tissues and cells referred to in article 12(2)(c);

(b) the import or export of certain tissues and cells in case of emergency.