Comments in response to the CARACAL discussion on amendments of the REACH annexes
HEAL, the European Environmental Bureau and CHEM Trust comment in response to the CARACAL discussion regarding amendments of the REACH annexes.
HEAL response to the public consultation on the universal Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction
This document covers HEAL's comments on the European Chemical Agency consultation on the Universal PFAS (uPFAS) restriction proposed by the authorities of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
CLP Regulation revision – Classification of substances with more than one constituent – perspective of environmental & health NGOs
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Chemsec, HEAL and ChemTrust clarify the controversy around substances with more than one constituent (MOCS), and essential oils specifically, with regards to the European Union CLP regulation revision in this joint briefing and explainer.
Science review: The health impacts of nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
A new science review commissioned by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) shows the significant impact of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on health.
Infographic: Health benefits of a Green Deal (TR)
A new infographic on the health benefits of a Green Deal has been created in the frame of the EU-funded project ÇİSİP, a joint project on health collaboration on climate…
Infographic: Mental Health and Climate Change (TR)
A new infographic on mental health and climate change has been created in the frame of the EU-funded project ÇİSİP, a joint project on health collaboration on climate change and…
Clean Air for Health – the disease burden caused by air pollution
Air pollution is the top environmental threat to health in Europe. It leads to hundreds of thousands premature deaths per year and billions of Euros in health costs. It is…
New briefing on Mental Health and Climate Change Briefing in Collaboration with the Turkish Psychiatric Association
Civil society organisations and health experts, as part of the Health Collaboration on Climate Change and Environment Project (CISIP), have published a new briefing titled "Climate Change and Mental Health"…
HEAL and CHEM Trust joint statement: ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment discussion on the universal PFAS restriction
HEAL and CHEM Trust presented their joint statement on 6-7 June 2023 in the RAC discussion on the universal PFAS restriction.
Health benefits of a Green Deal approach in Turkey
A new briefing by HEAL (in English and in Turkish), as part of the EU funded CISIP project, underlines the many health benefits that could be gained if Turkish decision-makers implemented stronger Green Deal action. Turkey’s Green Deal Action Plan, launched in 2021, sets 32 objectives and 81 actions, including on a Green and Circular Economy, secure energy supply and sustainable agriculture. However, contrary to the EU Green Deal which was adopted in 2019, the Turkish plan doesn’t set any tangible targets or deadlines.
Health threats of short-term winter smog in Poland
Today, HEAL Poland has published an analysis of particulate matter air pollution in Poland during the 2022/23 heating season, and the associated health impacts of short-term exposure to air pollution.…
CHEM Trust, HEAL and EEB comments on REACH revision Information Requirements, as follow-up to CARACAL-48
CHEM Trust, HEAL and EEB comment on REACH revision Information Requirements, as a follow-up to the CARACAL-48 meeting.
HEAL’s analysis of the draft European Parliament ENVI report regarding the legal proposal for reform of the CLP legislation
HEAL analyses the draft report of the European Parliament (EP) ENVI committee on the legal proposal for reform of the legislation on the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemicals (CLP).
The myth of “clean coal”: why coal power generation is always unhealthy / “Temiz kömür” efsanesi: neden kömürden enerji üretmek her koşulda sağlıksızdır
A new HEAL analysis shows that even coal power plants using the latest filter technology would still create significant (and avoidable) health impacts and costs in Turkey. This analysis adds to the body of evidence on the health burden from coal power generation and underlines that in order to protect health, Turkey should set a coal phase out date of 2030, and shelve all coal plants remaining in the pipeline.
HEAL-CPES – Follow-up comments to CARACAL 48 discussion on ECHA regulatory strategy for flame retardants
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and its member organisation the Cancer Prevention and Education Society (CPES) comment on ECHA's Regulatory strategy for flame retardants, and the European Commission CARACAL 48 discussion on the topic. The restriction roadmap released last year includes an important commitment to consider a comprehensive restriction on all flame retardants.
HEAL comments on the CARACAL 48 discussion on CLP’s 21st ATP – Lithium Salts entry
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) comments on the discussion regarding the 21st adaptation to technical progress (ATP) amending the CLP regulation, which took place at the CARACAL 48 meeting, specifically when it comes to the proposal to classify Lithium Salts as reprotoxicants in category 1A.
HEAL’s demands for clean air for health, for everyone
Air pollution is the top environmental risk to health in Europe and everyone is vulnerable to its impacts. People’s level of vulnerability is outside of individual control, as it evolves…
Polyrisk flyer: How micro- and nanoplastics in the environment might impact our health and immune system
While evidence of the existence of microplastics within our bodies exists, we currently do not know how they affect human health. This new Polyrisk flyer illustrates how this EU-funded project aims to advance the science of how MNPs in our environment impacts health, particularly in relation to the immune system.
Infographic: The impact of harmful pesticides on people’s health and the environment
To answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the impact of harmful chemicals on people’s health and the environment, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) has launched a new easy-to-use infographic and supporting social media assets.
