HEAL stakeholder in a new EDC testing research project on female reproduction
EDC-Free Europe & Green 10 urge EU Commission for plans on non-toxic environment
HEAL’s response to French consultation on draft national action plan on endocrine disruptors
France’s initiative to update its national action plan on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be an inspiring driver for European action towards the reduction of exposure to toxic chemicals and…
Members of EU Parliament have chance to ask EU Commission about concrete plans to protect health from toxic chemicals
Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys
New Communication on endocrine disruptors lacks concrete measures to reduce harmful exposures
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 largest carpet manufacturers on the European market. These chemicals include suspected carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and…
Seven NGOs express concerns ahead of vote on authorisation for several carcinogenic chromate substances
European Study Exposing Toxic E-Waste Chemicals in Children’s Products Spurs Calls for Policy to End Recycling Exemptions for Hazardous Waste
Response to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Scientists and regulators stress need for better management of chemical group used for its repellent properties
Ten of the largest environment organisations publish manifesto ahead of 2019 European elections
WHO on circular economy and health: opportunities and risks
Circular economy can be an opportunity for health enhancement, only if it is designed to reduce environmental impacts - hazardous substances should not survive in recycled products. But if risks…
Endocrine disruptors – Put exposure reduction at the centre of EU action now, urge health groups
As the European Commission’s consultation on a roadmap for a framework on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) comes to a close, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) urges the European Commission…
Health groups call for phasing out of diesel cars as a public health imperative
Dieselgate has put the high health impacts from polluting diesel cars into the public and policy-makers’ spotlight. On the occasion of a high-level debate in the European Parliament on the…