Abstract

the article contains a list of national and international documents addressing the ethical aspects of biobanking, which were drafted by national bioethics committees; national ad hoc commissions; and national and international agencies, organizations, and societies. the greater part of the documents specifically focuses on questions involving the ethics of informed consent for biobanking. the documents are grouped according to the nature of the promulgating body, and are listed alphabetically within each group according to the promulgating body. special attention is devoted to documents issued by the European Union and the council of Europe.

Key-words:

tissue banks, cell banks, Organ banks, DNa data banks, Informed consent, Ethics committees, European Union, council of Europe.