What is the procedure for sending sperm, eggs or embryos to a clinic in the EEA?
If you are considering sending sperm, eggs or embryos to another clinic 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 to which the transfer is being made is licensed or accredited in accordance with the Directive • The person who provided the sperm, eggs or embryos has consented to the transfer of their sperm, eggs or embryos • The person who provided the sperm,eggs or embryos is aware that the law governing the use of sperm, eggs or embryos and the parentage of any resulting child may not be the same in the country to which the sperm,eggs or embryos are to be exported as it is in the UK. • 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 must not be transferred if they could not lawfully be used in licensed treatment services in
