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EU Member States vote to again delay final decision on brain-harming chlorpyrifos approval

25th October 2018

Representatives from European Member States in the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) voted in favour of another extension for the approval of the chemical chlorpyrifos.

Seven NGOs express concerns ahead of vote on authorisation for several carcinogenic chromate substances

24th October 2018

HEAL joins six environment NGOs to express concerns on the authorisation for several uses of carcinogenic chromate substances, ahead of a REACH Committee Meeting.

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!

Organisers of European Citizens’ Initiative call for greater transparency of food safety decisions before upcoming EU elections

17th October 2018

The organisers of the European Citizens’ Initiative to Ban Glyphosate call on the EU to conclude the decision-making process for greater transparency of food safety decisions before the upcoming European election.

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.

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.

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.

Ten of the largest environment organisations publish manifesto ahead of 2019 European elections

25th September 2018

The Green 10, a coalition of ten of the largest environmental organisations representing tens of millions of citizens across Europe, call on candidates for the European elections to promote a European Union that puts people and our planet first.

European Citizens’ Initiative statement on the European Commission’s transparency proposal

14th September 2018

WHO on circular economy and health: opportunities and risks

5th September 2018

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…

Interview: Un homme sain dans un environnement sain (also available in NL)

1st September 2018

Phasing out pesticides is the chance for Europe to heal its environment and economy

10th August 2018

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 and Pesticide Action Network Germany releases a factsheet on the health effects of chlorpyrifos. Chlorpyrifos is…

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 Progrès Belgique, WeMove.EU and SumofUs today officially applied before the Court of Justice of the…

Health groups warn proposed change to pesticide law would undermine effective identification and ban of endocrine disruptors

20th July 2018

A discussion on a controversial proposal to amend the European pesticide legislation started between representatives of European governments on 19-20 July. Health groups warn that such a change would undermine…

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 (EDCs) comes to a close, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) urges the European Commission…

Open letter to member state Competent Authorities of the REACH Committee on the classification of Titanium Dioxide

9th July 2018

Letter to French Health and Environment Ministers: Our vision for a non-toxic environment

28th June 2018

EU Member States vote to again delay final decision on brain-harming chlorpyrifos approval

Seven NGOs express concerns ahead of vote on authorisation for several carcinogenic chromate substances

Ban toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from children’s plates – sign the petition!

Organisers of European Citizens’ Initiative call for greater transparency of food safety decisions before upcoming EU elections

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

Organisers of #StopGlyphosate Citizens’ Initiative call on EU Parliament to amend proposed General Food Law revision

Scientists and regulators stress need for better management of chemical group used for its repellent properties

Will business secrecy keep defeating the public’s right to know on food safety?

Ten of the largest environment organisations publish manifesto ahead of 2019 European elections

European Citizens’ Initiative statement on the European Commission’s transparency proposal

WHO on circular economy and health: opportunities and risks

Interview: Un homme sain dans un environnement sain (also available in NL)

Phasing out pesticides is the chance for Europe to heal its environment and economy

EU should ban brain-harming chlorpyrifos to protect health

Health, environment and civil society groups join Brussels region in legal challenge over glyphosate renewal

Health groups warn proposed change to pesticide law would undermine effective identification and ban of endocrine disruptors

Endocrine disruptors – Put exposure reduction at the centre of EU action now, urge health groups

Open letter to member state Competent Authorities of the REACH Committee on the classification of Titanium Dioxide

Letter to French Health and Environment Ministers: Our vision for a non-toxic environment

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