HEAL was honoured to host renowned epidemiologist Dr. Shanna Swan in Brussels in May 2025. She met with different stakeholders to discuss impact of pollution to reproductive health. To specifically assess sperm decline, Dr. Swan has examined hundreds of scientific studies and conducted her own, which all indicate that sperm count is declining globally. This is the case even when controlling for all variables such as genetic and lifestyle factors.
HEAL among many other organisations call for the negotiators of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to reach an agreement on a robust approach to address substances of concern in packaging materials in the ongoing discussions, keeping in mind to maintain the ambition of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. In particular the organisations call for the introduction of restrictions in the cases of significant risks to human health or the environment with wording aligned with the ESPR, and to especially introduce bans on PFAS and BPA in packaging.
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