Ban toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from children’s plates – sign the petition!
18th October 2018
The chemical chlorpyrifos has serious negative effects on our health, especially for children. Yet it is one of the most commonly used pesticides in Europe. Will you help stop this terrible pesticide? Sign the petition!
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.
Future of EU financing for environmental health action under threat
9th October 2018
Ahead of a debate in the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, HEAL urges Members of the EP to prioritise health in the next EU budget cycle.
Response to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants
5th October 2018
HEAL has joined a group of eleven health and environment groups to express concerns about some of the proposed amendments and changes to the Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Organisers of #StopGlyphosate Citizens’ Initiative call on EU Parliament to amend proposed General Food Law revision
27th September 2018
As discussions about a European Commission proposal on the transparency of EU food safety data are underway in both the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, organisers of the #StopGlyphosate European Citizens’ Initiative warn that the proposal must be amended in order to live up to its promising objectives.
Scientists and regulators stress need for better management of chemical group used for its repellent properties
26th September 2018
A group of more than thirty academic and government scientists, together with regulators from agencies across the globe, have jointly outlined a set of needs, goals, and actions to help assess and manage per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in a communication dubbed the Zürich Statement.
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…
Response to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants
5th October 2018
HEAL has joined a group of eleven health and environment groups to express concerns about some of the proposed amendments and changes to the Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Organisers of #StopGlyphosate Citizens’ Initiative call on EU Parliament to amend proposed General Food Law revision
27th September 2018
As discussions about a European Commission proposal on the transparency of EU food safety data are underway in both the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, organisers of the #StopGlyphosate European Citizens’ Initiative warn that the proposal must be amended in order to live up to its promising objectives.
Letter to European Commission on the non-toxic environment strategy
7th June 2018
Under the seventh Environmental Action Plan (7th EAP), the European Commission is committed to the…
NGOs express deep concern at significant industry attempts to derail proposed classification of titanium dioxide
6th June 2018
Brussels – Ahead of an important REACH committee meeting, during which the proposed classification of titanium…
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.
Will business secrecy keep defeating the public’s right to know on food safety?
25th September 2018
As discussions about a European Commission proposal on the transparency of EU food safety data are underway in both the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, organisers of the #StopGlyphosate European Citizens’ Initiative warned that to live up to its promising objectives, the proposal must be amended.
Health, environment and civil society groups join Brussels region in legal challenge over glyphosate renewal
26th July 2018
Brussels – The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, Nature et…
Endocrine disruptors – Put exposure reduction at the centre of EU action now, urge health groups
17th July 2018
As the European Commission’s consultation on a roadmap for a framework on endocrine disrupting chemicals…
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…
EDC-Free Europe coalition urges European Commission to protect people and environment from hormone disruptors
15th May 2018
The EDC-Free Europe coalition, representing more than 70 health and environment organisations across Europe, is…
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…
Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Determinants
29th August 2013
This briefing paper aims to provide latest knowledge on Non Communicable Diseases from some of the leading experts and organisations from four perspectives: women’s organisations, health sector, developing countries and trade unions.
Chemicals in our food and consumer products – A missing link in the epidemics of obesity and diabetes?
20th March 2012
This leaflet highlights how chemicals in food and consumer products may be causing obesity and diabetes. It outlines some of the evidence and how individuals and policy makers can take preventive actions.
