Art. 2 Federal Act of 8 October 2004 on the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells (Act) - Scope

This Act applies to the handling of organs, tissues or cells of human or animal origin and products obtained from them (transplant products) intended for transplantation into humans.

It does not apply to the handling of: a. artificial or devitalised organs, tissues or cells; b. blood, with the exception of blood stem cells; c. blood products; d. germ cells, impregnated egg cells and embryos in the context of medically assisted human reproduction.

Articles 36 and 50 to 71 apply to the handling of organs, tissues or cells for autogenic transplantation. The Federal Council may issue regulations on the quality and safety of organs, tissues or cells for autogenic transplantation which are prepared prior to transplantation. Articles 4, 7 paragraph 2 letter b, 49 and 63-65 apply to transplant products for autogenic transplantation.

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