title: The threats and challenges of REACH.
abstract: The proposed Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of CHemicals (REACH) regulation, which aims to regulate the use of chemicals in the European Union, could have a severely damaging effect on the in vitro diagnostic industry as well as on public health. This article examines the issues.
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005062:European Union; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D011634:Public Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*