Agence de la biomedecine

Mission & Goals

The Agence de la biomédecine is a national agency established by the 2004 bioethics law. It oversees activities in fields of organ, tissue and cell procurement and transplantation. It is also competent in the fields of human Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR), embryology and human genetics. Since December 1st, 2016, it has also been in charge of bio-vigilance and MAR-vigilance. The Agence de la biomédecine is committed to ensuring that every patient receives the most appropriate care whilst respecting the principles of healthcare safety, ethical values and equity. Its expertise establishes the Agence as the reference authority for all the medical, scientific and ethical aspects relative to these questions.