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The following is issued on behalf of the Council on Human Reproductive Technology:
The Human Reproductive Technology (Licensing) Regulation and the Human Reproductive Technology (Fees) Regulation under the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance (Chapter 561) will come into effect from tomorrow (August 1).
Reproductive technology service providers and embryo researchers are required by law to apply to the Council on Human Reproductive Technology on or before January 31, 2008, for a licence to carry on relevant activities as defined in the ordinance in their premises.
As a transitional measure, any person who is currently carrying on a relevant activity is required to submit a notice in writing to the Council by August 31, 2007 stating –
(i) their name and address for service; and
(ii) the address of the premises at which that the relevant activity is being carried on.
Details of the application procedures will be uploaded to the council's website at http://www.chrt.org.hk.
Ends/Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Issued at HKT 16:30
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