Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the UK government agency responsible for regulating fertility treatments and research involving human embryos. Its role is to ensure these procedures are safe, ethical, and legal, while also providing information and managing licensed clinics. The HFEA safeguards the interests of patients, donors, and future children, overseeing practices like IVF and embryo research. By setting standards and maintaining a national register, it promotes responsible reproductive healthcare and supports advances in reproductive science within a controlled framework.