Jordan

Legal status
Key organization Cell Therapy Center/University of Jordan and the Ministry of Health
Policy Research on hESC in Jordan is allowed and it is regulated by the law for research on in vitro (2014). For hESC derivation, embryos from surplus IVF embryos or, under certain conditions, created for research can be used. Reproductive cloning is prohibited. hESC research is allowed with IVF embryos up to 14 days post-fertilisation, under strict conditions and with informed consent.SCNT is allowed for research purposes. Cloning of humans is prohibited.
Legislation Jordan has a by-law governing the use of stem cells in research applications. Act on stem cell regulation / healthcare (2014:10)
Legislation Link http://centers.ju.edu.jo/en/ctc/Documents/نظام%20الخلايا%20الجذعية.pdf
Embryonic stem cell research policy The use of ESCs is allowed for research purposes under Jordanian legislation and with the written consent of the donors
Research with embryo strictly prohibited under Jordanian legislation
Embryo donation and cryopreservation Embryos not implanted can be cryopreserved for further use by the parents. Embryos can be donated for research purposes under the Jordanian legislation.
Somatic cell nuclear transfer SCNT is allowed for research purposes. Cloning of humans is prohibited.

Provider

hESC Cell lines

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hiPSC Cell lines