The Agence de la biomédecine is responsible for issuing authorizations for the import and export of gametes and germ cell tissue (article L. 2141-11-1 of the CSP):
- at the request of a couple or an unmarried woman for the purposes of MAP ;
- or at the request of a person whose gametes or germ tissue are being preserved for the purposes of PGM or fertility preservation or restoration.
The authorization may onlybe issued **to an establishment, organization or laboratory holding an authorization to carry out biological activities for MPA.**The Agency's Director General makes her decision within 2 months of receipt of the complete application.
Authorization is issued for each proposed import or export operation.
File request
Sample authorization form for gamete import and export
Decision of December 17, 2021 amending the decision of May 11, 2012 establishing the model file for authorizing the import and export of gametes
**The file should preferably be sent electronically
or by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt in 2 copies
, or handed in against a receipt
, to the following address:**Agence de la biomédecine Direction juridique 1 avenue du Stade de France 93212 Saint-Denis La Plaine Cedex juridique@biomedecine.mssante.fr (this address can only be used by a healthcare professional)If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt from the legal department within 72 hours, please contact us at juridique@biomedecine.fr.
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