Legislation Russia

Donation:

• A law concerning organ donation exists.
• A distinction is made between the eye and the cornea, the eye is considered as organ, the cornea as tissue.

• Organ donation is an opting out system, objection is laid down in a written document.

Cornea banking:

• An accreditation by the Ministry of Health as the competent authority is required.
• Inspection of eye banks occurs by the Ministry of Health, according to their criteria.
• The storage solution must meet the requirements of a drug.