Environmental health groups welcome introduction of European harmonised hazard classes for endocrine disruptors
The European Commission has today released its proposal for the creation of dedicated hazard classes for endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) under the EU legislation for classification, labelling and packaging of…
The curious case of PFHpA and why this and all forever chemicals should be banned under REACH
PFHpA, a member of the hazardous PFAS family, is increasingly being found in our bodies and the environment. HEAL supports the Dutch proposal to identify PFHpA as a substance of very high concern under REACH, which would constitute the first step to put an end to our exposure to this toxic chemical. However, all PFAS need to be regulated as a group to truly get at the root of the problem to prevent further harm.
Call for applications: Country Engagement Coordinator (Climate and Air)
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is recruiting a new Country Engagement Coordinator (Climate and Air) to support our country-level activities in Poland, Turkey and the Western Balkans, leading country-level…
Heatwaves – A major health threat
HEAL dives into the impacts of heatwaves on human health and what policy action is needed to stop this from happening.
