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Article L1211-1 of the French Public Health Code

The transfer and use of elements and products of the human body are governed by the provisions of Chapter II of Title I of Book I of the Civil Code and by the provisions of this Book.

The activities relating to these elements and products mentioned in this Book, including their import and export, must pursue a medical or scientific purpose, or be carried out in the context of legal proceedings in accordance with the provisions applicable to such proceedings.

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Article L1211-1

La cession et l’utilisation des éléments et produits du corps humain sont régies par les dispositions du chapitre II du titre Ier du livre Ier du code civil et par les dispositions du présent livre.

Les activités afférentes à ces éléments et produits, mentionnées au présent livre, y compris l’importation et l’exportation de ceux-ci, doivent poursuivre une fin médicale ou scientifique, ou être menées dans le cadre de procédures judiciaires conformément aux dispositions applicables à celles-ci.

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