This Code of Practice for Assisted Reproductive Technology Units has been developed by the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC) of the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA). The purpose of the RTAC Code of Practice is to set and maintain minimum standards for clinics or centres offering assisted reproductive technology (ART), and to encourage continuous improvement in the quality of care offered to people accessing fertility treatment in Australia and New Zealand.

The code was first introduced in 1986, when the FSA produced a series of standards as a guide for ART units. In 1987, RTAC was established and added explanatory notes to many of the original standards drawn up by the FSA. This initial code was revised in 1992, 1997 and 2001, and has been further developed and revised in 2004.

The RTAC Code of Practice is to be observed in units involved in the treatment of patients with artificial insemination, surrogacy, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and related techniques, and in all procedures involving donated gametes or embryos.

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