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Human Tissue Act Compliance Audit for the Research Sector

TypeProcedure
DescriptionThe purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the audit arrangements in place to monitor compliance with the Human Tissue Act. Approved by the Human Tissue Act Governance Group 17 June 2010.
ThemesResearch Quality & Standards Management, Research, Governance
StatusCurrent
Date approved17 June 2010
Date of expiry
Date of next review01 May 2012
Author/contactGovernance Support Team
OwnerHead of Administration & College Secretary

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