We are exposed to chemicals everywhere in our daily lives. This exposure has been associated with numerous health impacts, such as cancer, weakening of the immune system and normal functioning of organs, disruption of the hormonal system and the reproductive system, birth defects and negative impacts on the mental, intellectual and physical development of children.
HEAL works with partners and decision-makers to minimise and ultimately end human exposure to hazardous and health-harming chemicals in Europe, and towards protective laws and regulations for a non-toxic environment.
Press note: European Parliament ENVI committee supports a protective revision of CLP
Yesterday evening members of the European Parliament's ENVI committee supported the draft report on the revision of…
Comments in response to the CARACAL discussion on amendments of the REACH annexes
HEAL response to the public consultation on the universal Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction
CLP Regulation revision – Classification of substances with more than one constituent – perspective of environmental & health NGOs
HEAL and CHEM Trust joint statement: ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment discussion on the universal PFAS restriction
Women’s health and the environment – FIGO’s webinar delves into hazards and their impact
HEAL’s analysis of the draft European Parliament ENVI report regarding the legal proposal for reform of the CLP legislation
Response to the public consultation on the revision of the legislation on the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemicals (CLP)
HEAL welcomes the draft proposal for a revision of the CLP legislation and overall shares…
Q&A on animal testing and chemical safety assessments
Polyrisk flyer: How micro- and nanoplastics in the environment might impact our health and immune system
Q&A on animal testing and chemical safety assessments
How PFAS chemicals affect women, pregnancy and human development: Health actors call for urgent action to phase them out
A 10+13 agroecology approach to shape policies and transform EU food systems
The problem of PFAS in Europe – joint NGO flyer
How endocrine disrupting chemicals affect women’s reproductive health: new factsheet and infographic by the FREIA project
Infographic: How can a revised CLP Regulation help identify harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals?
HEAL and European Cancer Leagues relaunch infographic illustrating how Europe can prevent cancer by tackling environmental pollutants
Infographic: Reforming EU rules on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of chemicals to better protect health
Infographic: Harmful chemicals in food packaging hamper the circular economy
Under the Label: The story behind chemicals in cosmetics
Infographic: Harmful chemicals in food packaging are putting our health at risk
Lettre ouverte : Il faut une publication de la révision de REACH sans plus de retards
Des ONG françaises et européennes écrivent ce jour à Elisabeth Borne pour l’inciter à air…
Green 10 letter to Commissioner Breton on boosting the green transition of the EU’s industry and upholding environmental and health safeguards
Open Letter to the European Commission: Nanomaterials in everyday products – results from recent testing and concrete measures to inform and protect citizens and ecosystems from nano-related risks
NGO Letter to the European Commission: Need to update REACH information requirements
Joint letter to the REACH Committee: Restriction of Intentionally-added Microplastics, and Chemical Authorisation Concerns
Press note: European Parliament ENVI committee supports a protective revision of CLP
Yesterday evening members of the European Parliament's ENVI committee supported the draft report on the revision of…
The real-life impact of PFAS pollution on communities – examples from Veneto, Antwerp, Dordrecht, Ronneby and Korsør and how to take action
Over 100 organisations call on the European Commission to fully ban PFAS by 2030
Groundbreaking cross-country media investigation reveals thousands of sites contaminated by PFAS around Europe, adding further urgency to enact EU-wide ban on ‘forever chemicals’
Civil society groups demand a highly protective EU restriction on PFAS
Pesticides and Health Impacts / Pestisitler ve Sağlığa Etkileri
Pestisitlerin Sağlık Etkileri konusunda Türkiye sağlık sektöründen öneriler
‘Forever chemicals’ widespread in disposable food packaging from popular fast-food chains across Europe, new study shows
Turning the plastic tide: New HEAL report puts the spotlight on how chemicals in plastic are putting our health at risk
Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys
Toxic chemicals found in carpets sold by major European manufacturers
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
Swept under the rug: new report reveals toxics in European carpets threatening health, environment and circular economy
Brussels - Toxic substances linked to a range of adverse health impacts can be present…