Blogpost by Genon K. Jensen, HEAL founder and Executive Director on the need to prioritise health in the 2024 EU elections: it is time policymakers take strong and consistent action to address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution for their constituents' benefit.
HEAL among many other organisations call for the negotiators of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to reach an agreement on a robust approach to address substances of concern in packaging materials in the ongoing discussions, keeping in mind to maintain the ambition of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. In particular the organisations call for the introduction of restrictions in the cases of significant risks to human health or the environment with wording aligned with the ESPR, and to especially introduce bans on PFAS and BPA in packaging.
Find the full letter here.