# Revisions to Exceptions Applicable to Certain Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-22 · Effective 2016-08-22 · 81 FR 40512
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-14721
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 40512
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 1271
- **Publication date:** 2016-06-22
- **Effective date:** 2016-08-22
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2014-N-1484
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency or we) is issuing this final rule to amend certain regulations regarding donor eligibility, including the screening and testing of donors of particular human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps), and related labeling. This final rule is in response to our enhanced understanding in this area and in response to comments from stakeholders regarding the importance of embryos to individuals and couples seeking access to donated embryos.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/22/2016-14721/revisions-to-exceptions-applicable-to-certain-human-cells-tissues-and-cellular-and-tissue-based)
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