[Research on embryonic cells. Legal aspects].
Whilst maintaining the principle of a ban on embryo research, the bioethics law of August 6th 2004, updating the first bioethics laws passed in 1994, authorises French research teams to carry out studies and research on embryos or embryonic cells generated as part of an assisted reproduction programme, under special dispensation and for a maximum of five years from the date of publication of the decree of application of this text (Decree n(o) 2006-126, February 6th 2006, JO of 07/02/06). It also permits the importation and exportation of embryonic tissues and cells for such research and the storage of stem cells for scientific purposes. This highly supervised disposition is subject to control by the Biomedicine Agency, which is responsible for delivering and controlling authorisations for embryo research.
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Agence de la biomédecine, 1, avenue du Stade-de-France, 93212 Saint-Denis-La-Plaine cedex, France.
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D001675:Bioethics; D053595:Embryonic Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D012106:Research / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards