Art. 39 Federal Act of 8 October 2004 on the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells (Act) - Information and consent of donor

A woman may not be asked to donate embryonic or foetal human tissues or cells for transplantation purposes before she has taken the decision to terminate the pregnancy.

Embryonic or foetal human tissues or cells may only be transplanted if the donor has been informed comprehensively and has consented freely and in writing to the intended use.