Today’s publication of the European Commission’s chemicals omnibus confirms serious concerns: if pushed through the proposal will significantly weaken protections in the Cosmetic Products Regulation, allowing the prolonged use of carcinogens and other harmful chemicals in personal care products.
Brussels – The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) has written to MEPs against Cancer to urge them to support the creation of an enquiry committee about the possible impact of Monsanto’s action on EU scientific assessments.
The letter can be read online here.
For further information, please contact Natacha Cingotti, Policy Officer Health and Chemicals, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), email: natacha@env-health.org, phone: +32 (0)2 234 36 45