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Tag: endocrine disruptors

MEPs want stronger regulation on chemicals affecting hormones - 24 January 2013 - News

The EU must take action to reduce human's exposure to suspected hormone-affecting endocrine disruptors. Current regulation should be closely examined with a view to updating or proposing new legislation by June 2015 at the latest, the European Parliament's Public Health Committee said in resolution approved yesterday (23 January).

EU-funded research shows mothers, children exposed to chemicals - 26 October 2012 - News

The first pan-European biomonitoring survey, funded by the European Union, suggests that all mothers and children have chemicals in their bodies that should not be there.

REACH benefits not obvious yet, EU admits - 01 October 2012 - News

The REACH chemical safety regulation has so far showed limited results, with only "anecdotal evidence" that industry was starting to phase out the most dangerous substances, the European Commission said ahead of a review of the legislation due later this month.

Closing the loopholes on REACH - 29 August 2012 - Opinion

The upcoming review of the REACH chemicals regulation provides an opportunity to close the loopholes on the legislation and regulate nanomaterials, endocrine disrupters and chemical cocktails, writes Monique Goyens.

Denmark defies EU with planned ban on phthalate chemicals - 27 August 2012 - News

Danish Environment Minister Ida Auken has decided to ban four industrial chemicals linked to disrupting the human endocrine system, pushing Denmark ahead of the European Union which has already started a process of phasing out phthalates.

Consumer group shows Euro 2012 shirts the red card - 06 June 2012 - News

As the Euro 2012 football competition nears kick off, the continent’s most skilful footballers have been warned that their shirts could well be stuffed full of harmful toxins by the European Consumer Organisation, BEUC.

REACH chemical safety review: Re-opening a can of worms? - 10 May 2012 - LinksDossier

Five years after its adoption, the European Commission is preparing to review the controversial REACH regulation, which for the first time required chemical manufacturers to justify that their products are safe for consumers before placing them on the market.

US scientist: 'Many routes of exposure' to endocrine disruptors - 09 May 2012 - Interview

Shanna H. Swan, a renowned scientist specialising in reproductive medicine, has warned about the health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) known as phthalates which can end up in food via pesticides or plastics. In an interview with EurActiv, she calls on regulators to better protect consumers against those "hidden chemicals".

Scientist calls for regulation of 'stealth chemicals' - 09 May 2012 - News

Shanna H. Swan, a renowned scientist specialising in reproductive medicine, has warned about the health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates which can end up in food via pesticides or plastics. In an interview with EurActiv, she calls on regulators to better protect consumers against those "hidden chemicals".

Europe's risk assessment of chemicals has gone wrong - 13 April 2012 - Opinion

The EU's risk assessment system for chemicals has derailed and should be reformed urgently in favour of a science-based system that takes full account of the work undertaken by the scientific community, argues Hans Muilerman.

Toxicity tests for chemicals: If only we all had EFSA’s crystal ball - 02 April 2012 - Opinion

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) seems confident that research on the toxicity of low doses of chemicals in food is irrelevant to risk assessment. This is despite mounting evidence that low-dose exposure, particularly to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, could be contributing to rising rates of a number of diseases, writes Paul Whaley.

Industry lashes out at "alarmist" new chemicals report - 21 October 2004 - News

The battle over REACH rages on with new results of blood tests by the WWF immediately dismissed by the bromine industry. Test results, it is argued, are "alarmist" and aimed at "creating public anxiety".

EU ministers agree to ban chemicals in toys - 07 October 2004 - News

The Competitiveness Council has unanimously voted in favour of a ban on certain chemicals used in toys for young children. Industry representatives have already stated they were considering legal action.

Environment and health strategy (SCALE) - 06 July 2004 - LinksDossier

Concerned about the increasing effects of environmental pollution on people's health, the Commission adopted a European strategy for Environment and Health in June 2003. One year on, it presented an Action Plan which focuses on the most vulnerable groups, particularly children. Environmental NGOs and the European green party heavily criticised it for being too weak on legislative proposals and focusing only on research.

Tests reveal presence of toxic chemicals in MEPs' blood - 22 April 2004 - News

Blood tests conducted by WWF on Parliamentarians have revealed the presence of dangerous chemicals in every sample. Industry says it is "concerned" but questions the real threat to human health.

Commissioner Wallström proves urgency of chemicals policy overhaul - 07 November 2003 - News

Environment Commissioner Wallström announced on 6 November that 28 chemical substances had been found in her body, illustrating the urgency of the EU's radical review of its chemicals policy.

Health & Environment: Council wants inclusion of quantifiable objectives - 27 October 2003 - News

On 27 October, Environment Ministers will adopt conclusions on the European strategy for health and environment. The strategy is designed to tackle the problem of illnesses linked to environmental factors.

First stakeholders' meeting on European health and environment strategy - 09 July 2003 - News

On 11 July, the Commission will host a first stakeholders' meeting to discuss the European health and environment strategy.

Commission wants to protect children from environmental pollution - 10 June 2003 - News

Worried about the increasing health effects of environmental pollution, the Commission adopted a Communication outlining a European strategy for Environment and Health on 11 June.

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