Health & Social Care • 2 mins read
UKAS has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), reinforcing the collaborative relationship between the two organisations in support of quality, safety, and public confidence in services involving human tissue.
The MoU sets out how UKAS and the HTA will continue to work together to share information, reduce duplication, and support the regulation and accreditation of establishments involved in areas such as tissue banking, post-mortem examination, and transplantation.
UKAS Chief Executive Matt Gantley commented:
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of care, dignity, and scientific integrity in services involving human tissue. Collaboration between regulators and the national accreditation body plays a key role in strengthening public confidence in these vital services. We are pleased to formalise this important relationship with the HTA.”
Dr Colin Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Human Tissue Authority said:
“Our Memorandum of Understanding with UKAS – the national accreditation body for testing, inspection and certification services – is focussed on matters of common or shared interest in relation to our regulatory work. Both HTA and UKAS prioritise quality and safety of health and care services, which is recognised in our Memorandum of Understanding.”
The agreement supports the effective delivery of assurance in areas where both regulation and accreditation are required. By working closely together, UKAS and the HTA aim to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to oversight—ultimately benefiting both service providers and the public they serve.