The Objectives of EUROCAT
To provide essential epidemiologic information on congenital anomalies in Europe.
To facilitate the early warning of new teratogenic exposures.
To evaluate the effectiveness of primary prevention.
To assess the impact of developments in prenatal screening.
To act as an information and resource center for the population, health professionals and managers regarding clusters or exposures or risk factors of concern.
To provide a ready collaborative network and infrastructure for research related to the causes and prevention of congenital anomalies and the treatment and care of affected children.
To act as a catalyst for the setting up of registries throughout Europe collecting comparable, standardised data.