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EU Regulations for Tissue Engineering
By Brussels,
01/11/2004
Commission Vice President Günter Verheugen stated: “Advanced therapies have a huge potential, both for patients and industry. With this proposal we guarantee the highest level of health protection for patients At the same time we give the biotech industry a coherent EU-wide framework which allows them to innovate, grow and create jobs.”
Breakthrough developments in the area of advanced therapies herald new treatment opportunities for patients. Tissue engineering, in particular, combines various aspects of regenerative medicine and bioengineering to repair or replace diseased tissues. Even more innovative products – such as heart valves or blood vessels - are already in the pipeline.
The main elements of the Commission proposal:
