Canada proposed regulations entitled Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations

Department of Health proposed Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulationswould establish a human health and safety framework for donor sperm and ova for assisted human reproduction. Specifically, the  proposed regulations would:

• Establish minimum requirements for screening and testing sperm and ova donors;
• Establish a risk-based registration and notification oversight scheme for establishments who process, import and distribute donor sperm and ova;
• Establish a traceability system whereby donor sperm and ova are identified, labelled and stored so that appropriate steps may be taken in the event of an error, accident or adverse reaction; and

Establish a quality management system to ensure that establishments who conduct their activities do so in a manner that prevents contamination or cross-contamination, prevents the transmission of an infectious disease and maintains the quality of the sperm and ova.

Products covered: Sperm and ova for assisted human reproduction

HS code: 300290

Proposed date of adoption: NA

Proposed date of entry into force: NA

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