EXHIBIT 16.0


NEWS RELEASE


Bio-Rad Selects Deloitte and Touche LLP As Independent Public Accountants

HERCULES, CA, July 9, 2002 - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIO.B)
announced today that its Board of Directors, after extensive review and at the
recommendation of its Audit Committee and the Company's management, has
selected Deloitte and Touche LLP as Bio-Rad's independent public accountants
for 2002.  Prior to the selection of Deloitte and Touche, Arthur Andersen LLP
served as the Company's independent public accountants.

Arthur Andersen LLP exhibited the highest level of professionalism and provided
exemplary service to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. since 1971.  The decision to
change accountants was made after careful consideration and is not the result
of any disagreement between the Company and Arthur Andersen LLP on any matter of
accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedure.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (www.bio-rad.com) is a multinational manufacturer
and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics.
It is based in Hercules, California, and serves more than 70,000 research and
industry customers worldwide through a network of more than 30 wholly owned
subsidiary offices.

For more information, contact:
Ron Hutton, Treasurer
Phone: (510) 724-7000
E-mail: investor_relations@bio-rad.com