The Council on Human Reproductive Technology said its Investigation Committee had completed its inquiry into a mix-up of embryo biopsy specimens at licensed centre Heal Fertility Limited in Central and submitted a report, according to a government release issued on September 4, 2026. At a special meeting on the evening of September 3, the Council accepted the committee's conclusion that the main cause may involve intentional unlawful conduct by an individual, and said it would continue supporting the Police investigation. It confirmed no embryos were mixed up or wrongly implanted.

The Council found Heal Fertility lacked sufficient protective measures for handling and storing embryos and embryo biopsy specimens, contravening the Code of Practice on Reproductive Technology and Embryo Research. It also noted the centre did not report the mix-up to the Department of Health within the required timeframe. The Council said it would send a letter setting out concrete improvement requirements, and that the committee would re-inspect the premises, with a licensing decision to follow further information. Until then, Heal Fertility can provide only three services related to storage of gametes or embryos.

The Council also resolved to review the Code, including the incident reporting mechanism and security and handling procedures for biological samples, targeting completion next year.