Early life exposure to bisphenol A linked to the development of hyperactivity
New study findings confirm bisphenol A effect on brain development and highlight urgency to accelerate drastic reduction of human exposure to known endocrine disruptor.
Health protective identification of endocrine disrupting chemicals – A challenge under current implementation plans
A public consultation on the guidance document for the application of the identification criteria of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the context of the pesticides and biocides legislations is coming to a close today.
Europeans will remain exposed to BPA in food packaging
A European Commission proposal to regulate bisphenol A in food contact materials was discussed today in the European Parliament Environment Committee (ENVI). The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) regrets that Members (MEPs) gave the green light to a piece of legislation that fails to protect citizens’ health and will mainly benefit the chemical industry.
EU Member States adopt revised EDC proposal – A step in the right direction, but not enough
Representatives from the European Member States in the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) today voted in favour of a revised European Commission proposal on identification criteria for endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
Glyphosate: future generations to pay the price of reauthorisation of health-harming herbicide
Glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, was reauthorized for a period of five years on the European market today.
20 Organisations sign declaration expressing serious concern about pharmaceuticals in the environment in the EU
Today, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) joined a group of twenty organisations – led by Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe – to send a Declaration to European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella.
European Parliament demands ambitious proposal to reduce citizens’ exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals
The European Parliament today rejected a controversial European Commission proposal on identification criteria for endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) applauds the courageous decision to veto a proposal that lacks ambition and would fail to protect human health and the environment.
NGOs acknowledge vote on first ever EDC criteria – Call on European Parliament to reject flawed criteria for sake of health
Today, representatives of European member states from the EU pesticides committee adopted the criteria that are supposed to be used to identify endocrine disrupting chemicals (or EDCs) in the future.
Over 250 non-government organisations launch alternative vision for Europe
Brussels, June 20, 2017 – More than 250 non-government organisations from across Europe have today released an alternative vision for a more democratic, just and sustainable Europe. [1] Intended to…
EU finally recognises Bisphenol A as an endocrine disruptor for human health
Helsinki/Brussels, 16 June 2017 - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) today recognised bisphenol A (BPA) as a substance of very high concern because of its endocrine disrupting properties for humans.…
Further delay on flawed EDC criteria maintains unnecessary risks on human health and the environment
Brussels, 18 May 2017 – The criteria to identify hormone disrupting chemicals (or EDCs), for which a decision was expected today, continue to cause disagreements among EU member states. The…
Dentists urged to stop using mercury in children’s fillings
Brussels - European NGOs are calling on dentists to implement immediately the upcoming ban on mercury dental fillings for children and pregnant women. Yesterday, the EU Council adopted the revised mercury…
Exposing frog embryos to a chemical cocktail causes thyroid hormone disruption
Brussels, 7 March 2017 – Findings published today provide evidence that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) causes changes in thyroid hormone signalling, which disturbs brain development. The results are published…
Review builds compelling evidence that chemical exposure harms children’s brains
Review builds compelling evidence that chemical exposure harms children’s brains Brussels, 7 March 2017 – The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) has welcomed today’s publication of a review by CHEM Trust…
French celebrities discover their bodies contain unwanted chemicals
EXPPERT Survey 9: Analysis of hair samples of seven French celebrities Seven French celebrities discover their contamination from endocrine disruptors Générations Futures EXPPERT survey number 9 provides the results of…
Leading non-profit health insurer alerts EU health ministers on EDCs
Brussels, 20 February 2017 – The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) wrote to EU health ministers on Friday to urge them to take “proper action” on endocrine disrupting chemicals…
Europe finally recognises four phthalates as human endocrine disruptors
Brussels, 17 February 2017 – In a historic development, four synthetic chemicals - DEHP, DIBP, DBP and BBP - have been identified as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) for human health. The…
The European Commission must fulfil their obligation to reduce pharmaceutical pollution
19 January 2017, Brussels - Representing hundreds of environmental and health organisations in all 28 European Union Member States and further afield, 14 NGOs are calling for immediate action and answers…
Vote on EU-Canada deal disappoints health groups
Environment Committee of the European Parliament votes against recommendations to protect chemical safety. Brussels, 12 January 2017 – Thirty-five organizations committed to maintaining effective chemical safety regulation in Europe are dismayed…
