The EDC-Free Europe coalition, which is a group of over 70 environmental, health, women’s, and consumer groups across Europe, united in concern over the health and
Category: 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.
Zusammen mit ChemTrust, PAN Germany und WECF haben wir einen Maßnahmen-Katalog für den EDC Fünf-Punkte Plan der Bundesregierung erarbeitet. Dieser Maßnahmen-Katalog wird von 16 weiteren
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.
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.
Toys should not contain hazardous chemicals. A ban of PFAS and bisphenols is urgently needed.
A new five-point EDC plan covers five areas of action. Another document with a concret action plan was announced.
Military bases and airports are a significant cause of water contamination because of the use of aqueous film-forming firefighting foams containing PFAS
HEJSupport, PAN Germany and WECF conducted an online event with high-level speakers on the need of an ambitious EDC action plan in Germany.
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.
Most Canadians have no idea they probably have PFAS chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkly Substances) in their bodies, nor understand how they got exposed.
NGOs support the importance of implementing risk mitigation and management actions aimed at reducing PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes waters, wildlife, and people.
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.
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.
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 our recommendations about possible ways to refom the EU regulatory framework on EDCs.
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.
How much do you know about endocrine disrupting chemicals? Do you have any particular concerns? Share your views by March 9th.
How is the EU doing regarding the identification and regulation of endocrine disruptors? Unfortunately, very poorly.
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.
A European non-toxic environment strategy is urgently needed to dramatically reduce Europeans’ exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals.
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.
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.
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.
EDC-Free coalition – Press Release Brussels, 18 May 2017 – The criteria to identify hormone disrupting chemicals (or EDCs), for which a decision was expected