Non-therapeutic use of human tissue – new Standard published

Standards New Zealand has just published a new Standard, Non-therapeutic use of human tissue NZS 8135:2009. The Standard ensures that where a person, or their family/whānau, has given consent to the use of human tissue for non-therapeutic purposes (for example, research or education) correct processes are followed for collection, storage, use, and return/disposal of tissue.

NZS 8135:2009 specifies the quality and safety requirements for the non-therapeutic use of human tissue, in support of the Human Tissue Act 2008. The Standard aims to increase public confidence in tissue practices and addresses the need for clarity and consistency in processes for tissue collection.

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STANDARDS IN DEVELOPMENT

Pharmacy services Standard

Committee: P8120
Project Manager: Carolyn Gay
Estimated Publication Date: February 2010
Comments: The Pharmacy services Standard is progressing well through its development stage. The committee met to further develop the content on 27 and 28 May, and again on 30 June and 1 July to finalise the content before the project progressed to public comment. The draft is available for public comment until 7 October. All comments submitted during this phase will be individually reviewed by the committee before the final version is sent to the Standards Council for approval. A balanced expert committee from across the sector is working to ensure the Standard demonstrates that consumers are clear about their rights, and providers are clear about their responsibilities for good and safe outcomes in the document.