Art. 40 Federal Act of 8 October 2004 on the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells (Act) - Information and consent of the affected couple

A couple may not be asked to donate tissues or cells from a superfluous embryo for transplantation purposes until it has been established that the embryo is superfluous.

Tissues or cells from superfluous embryos may only be transplanted if the affected couple has been informed comprehensively and has consented freely and in writing to the intended use.