EU Parliament misses the mark on putting end to toxic chemicals in children’s toys made from recycled plastics
14th March 2019
The European Parliament’s environment committee today agreed to new EU rules on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which will keep millions exposed to toxic chemicals in toys and other products made of recycled plastics.
NGOs express concerns about EU regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants
13th March 2019
Seven health and environment groups have written to European environment ministers, members of the EU Parliament and Commission to express concerns about the sum limit that includes DecaBDE in the regulation recast for persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Global goal to minimize negative health impacts of chemicals will not be achieved by 2020, says UN
13th March 2019
More ambitious worldwide action is urgently needed to protect health and the environment against adverse impacts of chemicals. This is the conclusion of the second United Nations Global Chemicals Outlook, presented during the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi this week.
Infographic – Low Doses Matter
13th March 2019
A picture says a thousand words. That’s why the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) partnered with TEDX – The Endocrine Disruption Exchange to reduce complex scientific concepts surrounding endocrine disruptors.
New scientific study confirms health concerns about glyphosate-based herbicides
12th March 2019
The exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides has been linked to endocrine and developmental effects by a new scientific pilot study.
21 Civil society groups call for rejection of DEHP and Titanium Dioxide to protect health and environment
4th March 2019
HEAL joins other civil society groups in calling on members of the EU REACH Committee to protect human health and the environment in their upcoming discussions on the chemicals DEHP and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) on 7 March.
HEAL’s vision for Europe leading the way towards a non-toxic environment
7th June 2018
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) today released its vision for Europe leading the transition…
Food Contact Materials and Chemical Contamination
15th January 2016
This HEAL briefing looks at health concerns related to chemicals in food contact materials in…
EU should ban brain-harming chlorpyrifos to protect health
1st August 2018
Today, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) together with Générations Futures, Pesticide Action Network Europe…
Infographic – Low Doses Matter
13th March 2019
A picture says a thousand words. That’s why the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) partnered with TEDX – The Endocrine Disruption Exchange to reduce complex scientific concepts surrounding endocrine disruptors.
NGOs express concerns about EU regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants
13th March 2019
Seven health and environment groups have written to European environment ministers, members of the EU Parliament and Commission to express concerns about the sum limit that includes DecaBDE in the regulation recast for persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
21 Civil society groups call for rejection of DEHP and Titanium Dioxide to protect health and environment
4th March 2019
HEAL joins other civil society groups in calling on members of the EU REACH Committee to protect human health and the environment in their upcoming discussions on the chemicals DEHP and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) on 7 March.
EU Environment Ministers have opportunity to protect our health from EDCs
20th February 2019
In an upcoming Council meeting on 5th March, EU Environment Ministers have an opportunity to call on the EU Commission to develop specific proposals for how the European Union can systematically reduce human and environmental exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
EDC-Free Europe & Green 10 urge EU Commission for plans on non-toxic environment
12th February 2019
The EDC-Free Europe campaign and the Green 10 - a coalition of ten of the largest environmental organisations and networks active on the European level - urge the EU Commission to deliver on its promise to publish its 2018 plans for a non-toxic environment.
EU committee to discuss large number of chemicals that impact the health of thousands of citizens
11th February 2019
This week a EU committee will discuss and potentially vote on a large number of…
Members of EU Parliament have chance to ask EU Commission about concrete plans to protect health from toxic chemicals
21st January 2019
This week, Members of the EU Parliament will have the opportunity to engage in a public debate with the European Commission about its plans to reduce harmful exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
EU Parliament misses the mark on putting end to toxic chemicals in children’s toys made from recycled plastics
14th March 2019
The European Parliament’s environment committee today agreed to new EU rules on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which will keep millions exposed to toxic chemicals in toys and other products made of recycled plastics.
New scientific study confirms health concerns about glyphosate-based herbicides
12th March 2019
The exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides has been linked to endocrine and developmental effects by a new scientific pilot study.
UNSAFE: New EU Rules Allow Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Toys and Other Products Made of Recycled Plastics
21st February 2019
The European Parliament and Council decision on the reform of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation announced this week, hailed as protective for health, will keep children exposed to hazardous flame-retardant chemicals associated with thyroid disruption and neurological deficits. HEAL, Arnika and IPEN react.
EU Parliament chooses to break business secrecy in key vote on General Food Law revision
11th December 2018
In a key vote on amendments to the General Food Law, Members of European Parliament made significant steps in making sure data used in decisions on food safety is made publicly available.
General Food Law revision: key vote on data transparency in the European Parliament this Tuesday
10th December 2018
On 11 December 2018, the European Parliament has the opportunity to make or break business…
Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys
23rd November 2018
A new study, "Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys", shows alarming levels of very toxic brominated dioxins in eight toys and one hair clip made of recycled plastic stemming from electronic waste.
Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys
23rd November 2018
A new study, "Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys", shows alarming levels of very toxic brominated dioxins in eight toys and one hair clip made of recycled plastic stemming from electronic waste.
Toxic chemicals found in carpets sold by major European manufacturers
30th October 2018
New research has found toxic chemicals in carpets produced and sold by some of the…
European Study Exposing Toxic E-Waste Chemicals in Children’s Products Spurs Calls for Policy to End Recycling Exemptions for Hazardous Waste
16th October 2018
Environmental health researchers released alarming evidence today that toxic brominated flame retardants, hazardous chemicals from electronic waste that are known to disrupt thyroid function and cause neurological and attention deficits in children, are contaminating recycled plastics in consumer products across Europe.
Swept under the rug: new report reveals toxics in European carpets threatening health, environment and circular economy
6th March 2018
Brussels - Toxic substances linked to a range of adverse health impacts can be present…
