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The EEB Chemical Working Group Newsletter of October 2024
HEJSupport’s work on the Global Plastics Treaty and a new project on plastic waste in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia is featured in the EEB Chemical Working Group Newsletter […]
EU officials broke the law by delaying bans on dangerous chemicals
Each moment of inaction allows more toxins to seep into our daily lives
Only 29.5% of European surface waters achieve good chemical status
The decline of European surface water quality is largely due to the presence of toxic substances
Open letter – reaction to Draghi Report
HEJSupport joined a group of civil society organizations expressing concerns regarding the recently published Draghi report. The report aims to assist the European Commission in shaping a plan for sustainable […]
No more hypocritical, cruel, unfair and intolerable trade
“Unfair” trade loopholes allow European companies to export toxic products banned from the EU market
Prioritizing PMT and vPvM Chemicals: UBA’s Regulatory Actions to Protect Water Resources
UBA’s focus on PMT chemicals stems from a critical need to protect water resources, as many substances remain difficult to assess.
NGOs call on EU policymakers to put an end to PVC
PVC exposes us to toxic chemicals, threatening water sources, the ozone layer, and other critical natural systems essential to planetary health.
EU is planning to stricter regulate BPA in food contact materials
BPA in food contact materials has been a topic of public and scientific concern for many years, with continuous research examining its toxicity.
Toxic-Free Toys: Internal Market Committee Reaffirms Previous Parliament’s Stance
The European Parliament stands for restricting the most harmful chemicals in toys
Chancellor Scholz Supports Industry-Friendly PFAS Strategy Amid Environmental and Health Concerns
Germany is one of the five countries that submitted the universal PFAS restriction proposal to ECHA in March 2023
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is in effect
Successful implementation of the ESPR will depend on strong stakeholder engagement
Von der Leyen to simplify REACH for more circularity and resilience
(18 July 2024) Newly elected President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, wants to simplify the chemicals safety law REACH as part of a “continued shift to a […]
Push for the European Pact for the Future
By supporting the European Pact for the Future you can help drive policies that foster sustainability and social equity across Europe.
Ministers Call on the EU Commission to Maintain Ambition in Chemical Strategy for Sustainability
Environmental ministers urged “the Commission to keep a high level of ambition in the implementation of the strategy”
ECHA Initiates Review to Classify ‘Forever Chemical’ TFA as Reprotoxic 1B
A classification as reprotoxic 1B would lead to a ban of PFAS pesticides
The BANner PFAS initiative
We, European civil society organisations, urge to ban all PFAS in consumer products by 2025 and to have a complete ban by 2030.
Countries Approve Ban on Hazardous Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials
A Member State committee has issued a favorable opinion on a proposed ban of bisphenol A and “other hazardous bisphenols” in specific food contact materials.
Have you heard about PFAS?
Less than 1 in 4 Eastern Europeans have heard of PFAS pollution. There is a similarly low level of awareness in France and the Iberian Peninsula.
Creating a better world for future generations
As the new 2024-2029 mandate approaches, EU politicians must urgently address widespread pollution, and its negative impacts on health and the economy.
Particular PFAS found in rivers and groundwater across Europe
PFAS was present in all 23 surface water samples and six groundwater samples in 10 EU countries
The European People’s Party has shown more ambition on pollution than on other green issues
Environmental groups rated EPP at 30% for fighting pollution, compared to 19% for nature protection and 25% for climate action.
Our vision for a prosperous and sustainable industry: a positive blueprint for the future
To ensure sustainable industry, a zero-pollution, toxic-free, socially just, resource-preserving, and decarbonized industry are needed.
The French Parliament has voted to prohibit the use of PFAS in textiles, cosmetics, and ski waxes
The French Parliament voted for ban PFAS for all textiles by 2030
Sign the petition for a Toxic-free Europe now!
We call on the EU Commission to commit to a toxic free Europe and make taking action against toxic chemicals an urgent priority
Plastic pellet pollution will be controlled better, but will it address past and future spills?
The presence of loopholes in the regulation undermines its ambition and represents a missed opportunity to hold all pellet handlers accountable for their role in plastic pellet pollution.
Submission to the EU Commission on EDCs in Food Contact Materials
HEJSupport welcomes the initiative of the Commission to ban BPA. However, it is not enough to just ban BPA and some “other bisphenols” instead of the whole group of bisphenols.
The European Parliament strengthens Commission’s proposal for toxic-free toys
(13 March 2023) The European Parliament voted in support of strengthening the chemical safety provisions in the Commission’s proposal for a new toy safety regulation.It extended the list of restricted […]
Harmful chemicals in everyday products – Research and product tests by BEUC member organisations
The research included in the repository spans from 2017 to the present day. Tests are categorized by product type, and within each category, they are further organized based on the year of testing.
Chemical sector leads a push for putting industry first in next Commission
(20 February 2024) The chemical industry took the lead and gathered energy-intensive companies and sectors at the European Industry Summit 2024 at BASF in Antwerp to ask EU leaders, Commission […]
The universal PFAS restriction proposal: one year on
What PFAS regulations exist beyond the EU?
NGOs CALL ON EU POLICYMAKERS TO DEVELOP AMBITIOUS PHASE-OUT STRATEGIES FOR THE HARMFUL PLASTIC
We support the petition to ban PVC
Belgian presidency will prioritize the PFAS pollution prevention
Preventing and addressing PFAS pollution problem is urgently needed to protect human and environmental health
Environment committee unanimously supports banning the most harmful chemicals in toys
Environment Commitee votes for ban on PFAS and bisphenols in toys.
Belgian presidency commits to advancing the EU Chemicals Strategy
Belgium committed to advace the EU Chemicals Strategy
Belgium EU Presidency agenda – chemicals files
What are the incoming Belgium EU Presidency`s plans on chemicals?
Is REACH revision still possible?
EU Commission confirms that REACH revision is very important
German Government published five-point plan on EDCs
The plan is a good first step. However, concrete regulatory actions and awareness-raising messures are urgently needed.
Immediate action is needed to reduce the risks of PVC and its additives
The damaging health and environmental impacts posed by PVC call for a complete phase-out of this material.
Hopes and Challenges of the EU Decision to Ban Plastic Waste Export
The EU Parliament decided to stop shipping plastic waste to non-OECD countries.
Legalized poisoning: the renewal of the approval of glyphosate in the EU for 10 years
Glyphosate renewal for another 10 years