# Commission Directive 2006/86/EC of 24 October 2006 implementing Directive 2004/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards traceability requirements, notification of serious adverse reactions and events and certain technical requirements for the coding, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells (Text with EEA relevance), Article 10: European coding system

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Without prejudice to paragraphs 2 or 3 of this Article, a Single European Code shall be applied to all tissues and cells distributed for human application. For the other situations where tissues and cells are released for circulation, as a minimum the donation identification sequence shall be applied at least in the accompanying documentation.
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to:
(a) reproductive cells from partner donation;
(b) tissues and cells distributed directly for immediate transplantation to the recipient, as referred to in Article 6(5) of Directive 2004/23/EC;
(c) tissues and cells imported into the Union in case of emergency authorised directly by the competent authority or authorities, as referred to in Article 9(3)b of Directive 2004/23/EC.
3. Member States may also allow exemptions from the requirement provided for in paragraph 1 for:
(a) tissues and cells other than reproductive cells for partner donation, when these tissues and cells remain within the same centre;
(b) tissues and cells that are imported into the Union, when these tissues and cells remain within the same centre from importation to application, provided that the centre comprises a tissue establishment authorised, designated, accredited, or licensed to carry out importing activities.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2006/86/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2006-86/article-10
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