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Citizen science monitoring of air quality in and around Madrid schools confirms the need to cut air pollution from transport

18th June 2019

Brussels/Madrid, 18 June 2019 - The quality of air inside and outside primary schools in Europe is failing to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, shows a new Health…

Children at risk of day-long exposure to polluted air inside and outside London classrooms

18th June 2019

The air quality inside - as well as outside - primary schools across Europe must be improved to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, finds a new Health & Environment Alliance (HEAL) study entitled “Healthy Air, Healthier Children”.

Fact cards: Ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from our plates

17th June 2019

The chemical chlorpyrifos has serious negative effects on our health, especially for children. Yet it is one of the most commonly used pesticides in Europe and its residues are often…

Infographic: Ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from our plates

17th June 2019

Chlorpyrifos is one of the most commonly used pesticides in Europe. It is known for its damaging effects on child brain development. This infographic was created to help you understand why we want to ban this toxic pesticide from our plates.

European Commission fails to publish outcome of a fitness check on Europe’s chemicals legislation

17th June 2019

Mere weeks before a high-level conference on the future of the European Union’s chemicals policy, the European Commission has not yet published the ‘raison-d’être’ for the event: the outcome of an evaluation of all chemicals policies except REACH.

Chlorpyrifos, un pesticide toxique à bannir de nos assiettes

17th June 2019

Scientists propose concept of “essential use” to organise phase out of PFAS and other groups of chemicals of concern

17th June 2019

In a study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, a group of European and American scientists proposes a definition of “essential use” as a driver to more health-protective and efficient regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or PFAS).

Prohíban el pesticida toxico clorpirifós de nuestras platos

17th June 2019

Food contact materials and chemical contamination

12th June 2019

There are multiple health concerns related to chemicals in food contact materials in Europe. This briefing looks at the current legislative system in the European Union for these materials and defines what is missing in the existing system and what must be changed if public health is to be protected.

Infographic: Unmask My City – for clean air in our cities, around the world

5th June 2019

Webinar – Lessons learned from the approval of chlorpyrifos

5th June 2019

HEAL is delighted to invite you to a new series of webinars dedicated to the health and environmental impacts of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide widely used across Europe and of which residues are regularly found in our food. Join us for the third and final edition in this exciting new series on Wednesday 12 June, 17:00 - 18:00 CET.

How the chemicals in food contact materials are putting our health at risk

23rd May 2019

Nobody should ever have to worry about toxic substances making their way into our food. Yet, if you ask around, most consumers have no idea about the composition of the packaging wrapping their food and drinks, and how this might affect them. Current loopholes in the European legislation on food contact materials have as a result that its objective to provide a high level of protection for health is not fulfilled.

HEAL’s response to public consultation: Evaluation of EU legislation on Food Contact Materials

23rd May 2019

Webinar: New evidence on the endocrine disrupting properties of chlorpyrifos

22nd May 2019

The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is organising a new series of webinars dedicated to the health and environmental impacts of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide widely used across Europe. Register today!

A HEAL tribute to Jean-Pierre Bourguignon

22nd May 2019

On 30th January 2019, the European environmental health community lost one of its inspiring pioneers, when Jean-Pierre Bourguignon passed away. Today the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) would like to pay tribute and express our gratitude to this forward-looking paediatrician and endocrinologist.

Civil society condemns the EU’s conduct in undermining an otherwise effective worldwide ban of toxic chemical PFOA

15th May 2019

HEAL joined an international group of chemical and health NGOs to publicly express deep regret and disapproval of the EU delegation’s behaviour and actions at the COP9 of the Stockholm Convention.

EU elections: vote for a healthy planet for healthy people

13th May 2019

HEAL showcases in a 10 day campaign 'Vote for a healthy planet for healthy people' some of the many aspects that citizens can have a say about using their vote.

33 organisations call for EU food policy and Vice President for Food – open letter to candidates for the presidency of the European Commission

9th May 2019

Thirty-three leading campaign groups, farming organizations, and think tanks have come together to call on the next European Commission President to put an EU food policy in place. Read our letter today.

55 civil society organisations asking for a Europe for well-being and health

9th May 2019

Civil society organisations demand the removal of E171 from the EU list of permitted food additives

7th May 2019

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