French Public Health Code
In forceA couple or an unmarried woman meeting the conditions set out in article L. 2141-2 may foster an embryo.
The two members of the couple or the unmarried woman must give their prior consent, before a notary, to the fostering of the embryo. The conditions and effects of this consent are governed by article 342-10 of the Civil Code.
The couple or unmarried woman receiving the embryo and the couple or unmarried woman having consented to the reception of their embryo may not know each other's identities.
In the event of medical necessity, a doctor may have access to non-identifying medical information concerning the couple or unmarried woman having consented to the reception of their embryo, for the benefit of the child. This medical information may be updated by the establishments mentioned in the last paragraph of this article.
No compensation of any kind may be paid to the couple or unmarried woman who has consented to the reception of their embryo.
The reception of the embryo is subject to health safety rules. These rules include, in particular, screening tests for infectious diseases.
Only public or private non-profit-making establishments authorised for this purpose may store embryos intended for reception and carry out the reception procedure.
Article L2141-6
French Public Health CodeIn force
Updated 7 Nov 2023
