Nickel allergy in Europe: the new European legislation.
A new directive from the European Union (EU) will restrict the use of nickel from 1996 on. The consequences of this directive in the EU are considered.
Delescluse
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Division of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier César de Paepe, Brussels, Belgium.
Dinet
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D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005062:European Union; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008297:Male; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009532:Nickel