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Guidelines on Using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research



(Finalised) Guidelines on Using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research (Sep 2006)

In November 2005, the Ministry of Health released the Guidelines for Using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research: Discussion Document for public consultation. The discussion document contained information about human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research, outlined the ethical issues raised by hESC research, summarised the policies of a number of countries on hESC research, and invited feedback on the proposed Guidelines for using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research.

The proposed Guidelines for using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research were reviewed in light of submissions received. The guidelines allow New Zealand researchers to use cells from established hESC lines in research with a number of restrictions, including mandatory ethical review of hESC research applications.

The Guidelines will be reviewed by the Ministry following the outcome of the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology’s consideration and public consultation on the research use of human embryos in New Zealand, including their use to derive stem cell lines, in the second half of 2006.

Guidelines on Using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research: Submissions summary

This document summarises the feedback the Ministry received on Guidelines on Using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research: Discussion document released for consultation in November 2005.

Guidelines on Using Cells from Established Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Research: Discussion document


The purpose of this discussion document (www.moh.govt.nz) is to seek your views on using Cells from established human embryonic stem cell lines for research. Submissions closed on 3 March 2006.