title: The review of the RoHS Directive.
abstract: The Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances currently excludes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices from its scope. That exemption is being reviewed. This article examines the implications of this for the IVD industry.
authors.affiliation: European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association, Brussels, Belgium. k.howes@edma-ivd.be
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Howes
mesh_terms: D018795:Device Approval; D019719:Diagnostic Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D005060:Europe; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances