HEJSupport reaction on ECHA opinions on PFAS restriction
ECHA opinions confirm the need for a strong PFAS restriction — with implications far beyond the EU HEJSupport welcomes the publication of ECHA’s opinions on
Support for Including EDCs in the UN GHS
Endocrine disruption remains insufficiently captured in the current GHS hazard communication
Offener Brief an Minister Schneider: Schutz vor hormonell schädlichen Stoffen stärken
Gemeinsam mit CHEM Trust Europe, PAN Germany und WECF Deutschland hat HEJSupport einen Offenen Brief an Minister Schneider, Ministerin Warken, Minister Rainer, Ministerin Reiche, Ministerin
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Fast Facts
Diseases linked to EDCS
Diseases linked to EDCs are e.g. thyroid disorders, breast cancer, diabetes, developmental disorders, early puberty, obesity, low sperm count, prostate cancer, early puberty, asthma, attention deficit disorder, low birth weight.
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https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc/talking-edcs
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are a „global threat“, according to WHO. They can alter the hormone system and are linked to various diseases such as breast cancer, testicular cancer, infertility, reproductive disorders, obesity, diabetes, and neurological disorders. Especially pregnant women and the fetus are most affected by EDCs. EDCs are everywhere, as pesticide residues are present in our food and most products we use daily. HEJSupport advocates for EDC-free products and food. HEJSupport is a co-chair of the IPEN EDC working group and an active member of the EU NGO coalition EDC-free Europe and its advisory board.
- HEJSupport reaction on ECHA opinions on PFAS restriction
ECHA opinions confirm the need for a strong PFAS restriction - Support for Including EDCs in the UN GHS
Endocrine disruption remains insufficiently captured in the current GHS hazard communication - Offener Brief an Minister Schneider: Schutz vor hormonell schädlichen Stoffen stärken
Gemeinsam mit CHEM Trust Europe, PAN Germany und WECF Deutschland - EDC-free Coalition: Seven priorities to protect people and environment from endocrine-disrupting chemicals
The EDC-Free Europe coalition, which is a group of over 70 - Der “In-Aktionsplan” zu EDCs der Bundesregierung
Zusammen mit ChemTrust, PAN Germany und WECF haben wir einen - Update EDC-State-of-the-Science Report: Strict policy on conflicts of interest needed
Now that UNEP and WHO calling for expert nominations it is timely to make sure that no expert that has any link to industry is able to be part of the group of experts in charge of updating this important report. - Submission to the EU Commission on EDCs in Food Contact Materials
HEJSupport took the opportunity to submit feedback to the EU consultations on the restrictions on bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs). It is very important that the EU will cover all bisphenols in their legislation on FCMs and not just a handful, to protect human health and the environment. - Joint NGO letter to MEPs to vote for toxic-free toys
Toys should not contain hazardous chemicals. A ban of PFAS and bisphenols is urgently needed. - Germany published five-point plan on EDCs
A new five-point EDC plan covers five areas of action. Another document with a concret action plan was announced. - First Map of Canadian Airports and Military Bases Contaminated by PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Military bases and airports are a significant cause of water contamination because of the use of aqueous film-forming firefighting foams containing PFAS - Online event: Why we need an EDC action plan in Germany
HEJSupport, PAN Germany and WECF conducted an online event with high-level speakers on the need of an ambitious EDC action plan in Germany. - The way toward a global solution to the identification of EDCs
HEJSupport new publication “EDCs in GHS: toward a global solution to the identification of EDCs” highlights the importance of developing the EDC criteria for GHS and elaborates on the ideas of moving forward. - The PFAS problem, the ‘Forever Chemicals’, is not on the public radar in Canada. But it should be.
Most Canadians have no idea they probably have PFAS chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkly Substances) in their bodies, nor understand how they got exposed. - NGO Comments on the draft of Canada’s Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management
NGOs support the importance of implementing risk mitigation and management actions aimed at reducing PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes waters, wildlife, and people. - The problem of endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the period of prevention of the spread of viral infections, in particular the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 Use mainly personal protective equipment (PPE) that does not increase the likelihood of exposure to EDCs. Fabric reusable masks are best for this purpose. - New on-line course on SAICM Issues of Concern
With this course we hope to expand the discussion about the future of SAICM beyond 2020 and involve many people and organizations from around the world into the conversation. - Toxic Additives in Plastics: Hidden Health Hazards Linked to Common Plastic ProductsEven small amounts of toxic plastic chemical additives can result in cancers, damage to immune and reproductive systems, impaired intellectual functions, and/or developmental delays.
- NEW position paper on EU EDC policy
Read our recommendations about possible ways to refom the EU regulatory framework on EDCs. - The developing fetus can be affected by the chemicals to which the mother is exposed
Despite thousands of studies that highlight its health effects, the global BPA market continues to increase at about 3 percent per year and is projected to top seven million tons by the end of 2023. - Don’t miss the deadline – Have your say on the EU legislation
How much do you know about endocrine disrupting chemicals? Do you have any particular concerns? Share your views by March 9th. - HEJSupport contributed to the EU survey on EDCs
How is the EU doing regarding the identification and regulation of endocrine disruptors? Unfortunately, very poorly. - HEJSupport submission to EU Roadmap on EDC Fitness Check
HEJSupport submitted comments on the EU Commission Roadmap for the Fitness Check on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). The EU Commission has failed to deliver protective measures from EDCs for health and envrionment. - Europe needs a Non-Toxic-Environment Strategy to protect us from Endocrine Disruptors
A European non-toxic environment strategy is urgently needed to dramatically reduce Europeans’ exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. - New EU Communication on endocrine disruptors lacks concrete measures to reduce harmful exposures
In a move that is long overdue, the EU Commission published today the EU Communication on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). However it lacks specific measures and timelines on how people and the environment can be better protected from these harmful chemicals. - EU Roadmap on EDCs does not emphasize exposure reduction
HEJSupport responds to the EU Roadmap for the EU Communication on EDCs. One of the main problems is that the roadmap does not emphasize on exposure reduction, although this was a main objective in the 7th Environment Action Plan in 2013. Still the EU Commission is not coming up with an ambitious EDC strategy. - EU pesticides committee votes for flawed EDC criteria
PRESS RELEASE – EDC-free Coalition – Today, representatives of European member states from the EU pesticides committee adopted the flawed criteria that are supposed to be used to identify endocrine disrupting chemicals (or EDCs) in the future. - Further delay on EDC criteria maintains risks on health and environmentEDC-Free coalition – Press Release Brussels, 18 May 2017 –