At a glance
CDC regulations aim to protect the public from certain preventable disease and health threats. See the tables below for more information about CDC and ATSDR's existing regulations and associated public health programs.

Control of Communicable Diseases
| CDC Regulations | Program Information |
|---|---|
| 42 CFR 34: Medical Examination of Aliens | Laws and Regulations for the Medical Examination of Aliens |
| 42 CFR 70: Interstate Quarantine | Laws and Regulations Governing the Control of Communicable Diseases |
| 42 CFR 71: Foreign Quarantine | Laws and Regulations Related to Importation |
Clinical Laboratory Standards
| Joint CMS and CDC Regulations | Program Information |
|---|---|
| 42 CFR 493: Laboratory Requirements | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Law & Regulations |
Occupational Safety and Health
Public Health Assessments and Health Consultations
| ATSDR Regulations | Program Information |
|---|---|
| 42 CFR 90: Health Assessments and Health Effects Studies of Hazardous Substances, Releases, and Facilities | Evaluations of Hazardous Substances, Releases, and Facilities |
Reference Biological Standards and Biological Preparations
| CDC Regulations | Program Information |
|---|---|
| 42 CFR 7: Distribution of Reference Biological Standards and Biological Preparations | Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response |
Select Agents and Toxins
| CDC Regulations | Program Information |
|---|---|
| 42 CFR 73: Select Agents and Toxins | Regulation of Select Agents and Toxins |
| 42 CFR 71.54: Import Regulations for Infectious Biological Agents, Infectious Substances, and Vectors | Import Permit Program (IPP) |