What is the procedure for importing sperm, eggs or embryos from another EEA country?
If you are considering obtaining sperm, eggs or embryos from within the EEA, your clinic will organise this on your behalf. For this to be done the following requirements need to be met: • The clinic from which the transfer is being made is licensed or accredited in accordance with the Directive. • The donor of the sperm, eggs or embryos: • is identifiable, • has consented to the transfer of their sperm, eggs or embryos to the UK and • has been made aware of the legal position in the UK on identifying donors (including the implications for the donor). • The donor of the sperm, eggs or embryos must have only received reasonable expenses or reimbursement for loss of earnings. No inconvenience payments should have been made to the donor. • The sperm, eggs or embryos to be imported must meet the UK requirements on screening as set out in HFEA licence conditions and the Code of Practice The UK clinic receiving the sperm, eggs and embryos must make sure that the supplying EEA clinic has met
