What countries make up the EEA?
For the purposes of the relevant legislation and Directions, Gibraltar is included as a member of the EEA. You can find more information about the EEA, including a list of countries within the EEA here. Do I need a licence to distribute and/or export tissue to a tissue establishment within an EEA (or EU) member state which has not yet implemented the Directives? Yes. The UK licensed establishment would need to be licensed for distribution and export and should ensure that the tissue and / or cells meets the requirements of HTA Directions 001/2006 and 002/2007. Can I import from an unlicensed or non-accredited tissue establishment in the EEA? This advice relates only to the import of tissue / cells from an establishment which is not accredited because the EEA state has not implemented the Directives. If the establishment is not accredited because of some other reason, e.g. it has not applied for or failed to gain accreditation, then this should be considered on a case by case basis. We
