# Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, Section 8A: Duty of Authority to communicate with competent authorities of EEA states: Northern Ireland

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

The Authority must, in relation to Northern Ireland, communicate to the competent authorities of EEA states, and to the European Commission, such information in relation to serious adverse events and serious adverse reactions as is necessary for the purpose of enabling appropriate action to be taken, including where necessary the withdrawal from use of gametes and embryos that are intended for human application but are known or suspected to be unsuitable for such application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/37/section/8A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-fertilisation-and-embryology-act-1990/section-8A
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