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On 14 July 2022, the European Commission tabled a proposal to update and expand EU legislation on blood, tissues and cells. The aim is to establish high standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin (SoHOs) intended for human application, to improve the protection of donors, recipients, and offspring born from medically assisted reproduction, and to ensure that the legislation can respond to future challenges. The European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health ...

During its September session, Parliament is expected to vote on the report adopted by its Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety on a proposal to revise the EU laws on blood, tissues and cells. The proposal is a new step towards building a strong European health union. The report as voted would form Parliament's position for negotiations with the Council.

Since its adoption, EU legislation on blood, tissues and cells has ensured an upward convergence in the quality and safety of these substances from donation to human application. Following an evaluation of the legislation, shortcomings have become apparent, primarily in light of scientific and technical developments in this area. Socio-demographic trends and new epidemiological risks have further consolidated the view that certain provisions of this legislation need to better reflect the current ...

Regenerative medicine (RM) is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering and life science techniques to restore tissues and organs damaged by age, disease or trauma, as well as those with congenital defects. Promising data supports the future capability of using RM across a wide array of organ systems and contexts, including surface wounds, cardiovascular diseases and traumas and treatments for certain types of cancer.

With the help of cells from a single cow, scientists can produce 175 million hamburgers. What if we didn’t need cows for our beef? Technologies for producing cultured meat and dairy products will help feeding the world in a sustainable way. What if we could produce meat without farming? New technology within reach to produce meat with a very low eco-footprint