EDCs

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, neurological disorders. Especially pregnant women and the fetus are most affected by EDCs. EDCs are everywhere, as pesticides residues in the food we eat and in most of the products we use everyday. HEJSupport advocates for EDC-free products and food. HEJSupport is the co-chair of the IPEN EDC working group, and active member of the EU NGO coalition EDC-free Europe.

• First Map of Canadian Airports and Military Bases Contaminated by PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ 23.03.2023 - Military bases and airports are a significant cause of water contamination because of the use of aqueous film-forming firefighting foams containing PFAS ... Read More
• Online event: Why we need an EDC action plan in Germany 09.03.2023 - HEJSupport, PAN Germany and WECF conducted an online event with high-level speakers on the need of an ambitious EDC action plan in Germany. ... Read More
• The way toward a global solution to the identification of EDCs 27.09.2022 - 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. ... Read More
• The PFAS problem, the ‘Forever Chemicals’, is not on the public radar in Canada. But it should be. 20.11.2021 - Most Canadians have no idea they probably have PFAS chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkly Substances) in their bodies, nor understand how they got exposed. ... Read More
• NGO Comments on the draft of Canada’s Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management 27.05.2021 - NGOs support the importance of implementing risk mitigation and management actions aimed at reducing PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes waters, wildlife, and people. ... Read More
• The problem of endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic 13.02.2021 - 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. ... Read More
• New on-line course on SAICM Issues of Concern 21.12.2020 - 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. ... Read More
• Toxic Additives in Plastics: Hidden Health Hazards Linked to Common Plastic Products 30.09.2020 - Even small amounts of toxic plastic chemical additives can result in cancers, damage to immune and reproductive systems, impaired intellectual functions, and/or developmental delays. ... Read More
• NEW position paper on EU EDC policy 23.09.2020 - Read our recommendations about possible ways to refom the EU regulatory framework on EDCs. ... Read More
• The developing fetus can be affected by the chemicals to which the mother is exposed 26.03.2020 - 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. ... Read More
• Don’t miss the deadline – Have your say on the EU legislation 02.03.2020 - How much do you know about endocrine disrupting chemicals? Do you have any particular concerns? Share your views by March 9th. ... Read More
• HEJSupport contributed to the EU survey on EDCs 04.02.2020 - How is the EU doing regarding the identification and regulation of endocrine disruptors? Unfortunately, very poorly. ... Read More
• HEJSupport submission to EU Roadmap on EDC Fitness Check 10.07.2019 - 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. ... Read More
• Europe needs a Non-Toxic-Environment Strategy to protect us from Endocrine Disruptors 12.02.2019 - A European non-toxic environment strategy is urgently needed to dramatically reduce Europeans' exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. ... Read More
• New EU Communication on endocrine disruptors lacks concrete measures to reduce harmful exposures 07.11.2018 - 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. ... Read More
• EU Roadmap on EDCs does not emphasize exposure reduction 18.07.2018 - 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. ... Read More
• EU pesticides committee votes for flawed EDC criteria 04.07.2017 - 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. ... Read More
• Further delay on EDC criteria maintains risks on health and environment 19.05.2017 - EDC-Free coalition – Press Release Brussels, 18 May 2017 – The criteria to identify hormone disrupting chemicals (or EDCs), for which a decision was expected today, continue to cause disagreements among EU member states. The EDC-Free coalition urges the European Commission and member states to amend the proposal to ensure that people and the environment… ... Read More

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