HEAL response to call for evidence on National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC)
HEAL has responded to a call for evidence by the European Commission on the National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC).
HEAL’s response to the EU Commission’s proposal to prohibit BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials
Commenting on the European Commission’s proposal to restrict the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials, HEAL calls for swift action and ambition to protect health and the environment against hazardous chemicals found in food packaging.
Swift, coherent and more ambitious action by EU Member States needed to address the climate, environment challenges for better health for all
HEAL responded to the public consultation by the European Commission on the mid-term review of the 8th Environment Action Programme (8 EAP).
Joint statement: For an ambitious pesticides regulation that protects people, biodiversity and ecosystems
More than 75 health and environment groups call upon all EU member states and members of the EU Parliament to support a strong Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation (SUR) without further delays.
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.
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.
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-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…
