Any organisation which ensures the conservation and preparation of tissues or cells from the human body and their derivatives, with a view to their transfer for scientific use, including for the purposes of genetic research, holds an authorisation issued by the Minister responsible for research and, where applicable, by the Director General of the regional health agency. For the purposes of this sub-section, the term “transfer” covers transfers made free of charge or for consideration.
The provisions of this sub-section also apply to the activities defined in the first paragraph relating to elements retained at the end of research involving the human person as defined in Article L. 1121-1.