Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA)

The Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the UK’s independent regulator responsible for overseeing fertility treatments and research involving human embryos. It ensures clinics operate safely, ethically, and transparently by setting standards, licensing facilities, and maintaining a registry of treatment data. The HFEA also provides information to patients, supports research, and enforces laws related to reproductive technologies. Its goal is to protect the rights and wellbeing of individuals undergoing fertility procedures while encouraging responsible practice and advancing scientific understanding in reproductive medicine.