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Biobanks

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The establishment and operation of a biobank are subject to authorization by the Minister of Health. Before granting such a license, the Medical Director of Health must be consulted, as well as the Scientific Ethics Committee and the Data Protection Authority.

The Directorate of Health maintains a register of biobanks that the Minister of Health has granted licenses.

Biobanks that have been granted licenses by the Minister of Health

Attention is drawn to the fact that people can withdraw their consent to storing their biological specimens in a biobank for scientific research.

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