Tissue engineering represents a prospering branch of biotechnology. It holds promises for a vast range of potential applications in the health sector. Applying the basic principles of engineering and life sciences, the manufacture of tailor-made cell-based tissue constructs becomes feasible. Know-how from the fields of cell biology, cell culture technology, biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics is used for this task. A symposium organized by the Medical & Health Services unit of TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in cooperation with Prof. Wolf, Heinz Nixdorf-Chair for Medical Electronics, Technische Uni - versität München focuses on current trends in tissue engineering. Contributions concentrate on subjects such as the biological safety and the regulatory framework for tissue engineering products in Europe.