HFEA

HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) is a UK public body responsible for regulating and overseeing approved clinics that carry out fertility treatments and research involving human embryos. Its role is to ensure these services are safe, ethical, and comply with laws designed to protect individuals and the integrity of scientific practices. The HFEA maintains a register of clinics, provides guidance, and monitors practices related to IVF and embryo research. It also issues licenses, collects data, and supports transparency, helping to uphold standards while enabling advances in reproductive medicine within a strict ethical framework.