Import / Export Of Gametes & Embryos
For various reasons, you may want to move gametes (eggs or sperm) or embryos into or out of Victoria. This is referred to as import and export of gametes and embryos and there are certain requirements that must be met before you can transport gametes or embryos into or out of Victoria.
Import or export of your own gametes or embryos
If you are considering moving your own gametes or embryos interstate or overseas you will need to contact your clinic to determine how this will be done. If you wish to bring your own gametes or embryos into Victoria from interstate or overseas, you will need to contact your interstate / overseas clinic as well as the destination clinic in Victoria to let them know of your intentions and to organise the transport of the gametes or embryos.
Import or export of donor gametes or embryos formed from donor gametes
If you would like to import or export donor gametes or embryos produced from donor gametes, you will need to apply to the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority for approval to do so using the form below.
When considering an application for export of donor eggs, donor sperm or embryos produced from donor eggs or sperm, the Authority must have regard to whether the purpose for and way in which the eggs, sperm or embryos will be used overseas is consistent with the way in which it could be used in Victoria.
When considering an application for import of donor gametes or embryos produced from donor gametes, the Authority must give consideration to how the donor gametes were obtained. Commercial trading in human eggs, sperm or embryos is an offence under the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2008 in Victoria and donors can only be compensated for reasonable expenses. The Authority may place conditions on an approval to import donor gametes or embryos produced from donor gametes.
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