The importation, by any organisation whatsoever, of a labile blood product or a plasma paste, for direct therapeutic use or intended for the preparation of health products, is subject to authorisation issued by the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé under conditions defined by decree.
The import or export of blood, its components or derived products for scientific purposes is subject to authorisation from the Minister responsible for research as provided for in article L. 1245-5-1.