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HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s recommendation to amend REACH authorisation list entries for Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
16th May 2024
HEAL supports the proposed amendments to the REACH authorisation list entries for Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is listed as a substance of very high concern under REACH due to its toxicity for reproductive prpoerties and its endocrine disrupting effects on human health and the environment.
HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s draft recommendation to include melamine in the authorisation list of REACH
16th May 2024
HEAL strongly supports the inclusion of melamine, a substance that's harmful for human health and the environment, in the authorisation list of REACH.
Infographic: The EU must protect people’s health and the environment against endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
3rd April 2024
The EDC-Free Europe coalition, of which HEAL is a member, has launched a new infographic illustrating the harmful impacts of exposure to known and suspected endocrine disruptors on our health and the environment.
Infographic: How can an EU-wide PFAS restriction be a game-changer for health?
27th March 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of over 10 000 chemicals also known as “forever chemicals’ are taxing our health and economy. HEAL’s new infographic highlights key strengths and weaknesses in the proposed EU restriction on PFAS.
HEAL response to call for evidence on National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC)
13th March 2024
HEAL has responded to a call for evidence by the European Commission on the National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC).
New infographic on the health and climate threat from wood burning
11th March 2024
A new infographic entitled “Wood burning: a false solution fuelling the climate crisis and harming…
HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s recommendation to amend REACH authorisation list entries for Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
16th May 2024
HEAL supports the proposed amendments to the REACH authorisation list entries for Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is listed as a substance of very high concern under REACH due to its toxicity for reproductive prpoerties and its endocrine disrupting effects on human health and the environment.
HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s draft recommendation to include melamine in the authorisation list of REACH
16th May 2024
HEAL strongly supports the inclusion of melamine, a substance that's harmful for human health and the environment, in the authorisation list of REACH.
HEAL’s response to the EU Commission’s proposal to prohibit BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials
8th March 2024
Commenting on the European Commission’s proposal to restrict the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials, HEAL calls for swift action and ambition to protect health and the environment against hazardous chemicals found in food packaging.
Health sector awareness and engagement on climate across Europe
3rd November 2023
This new briefing prepared as part of the EU-funded CISIP project aims to shed light on why “health” is at the heart of climate change and present some of the milestones of health sector engagement on climate.
Science review: The health impacts of nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
30th June 2023
A new science review commissioned by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) shows the significant impact of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on health.
New briefing on Mental Health and Climate Change Briefing in Collaboration with the Turkish Psychiatric Association
22nd June 2023
Civil society organisations and health experts, as part of the Health Collaboration on Climate Change…
Polyrisk flyer: How micro- and nanoplastics in the environment might impact our health and immune system
30th March 2023
While evidence of the existence of microplastics within our bodies exists, we currently do not know how they affect human health. This new Polyrisk flyer illustrates how this EU-funded project aims to advance the science of how MNPs in our environment impacts health, particularly in relation to the immune system.
Q&A on animal testing and chemical safety assessments
27th February 2023
We are exposed to a wide mix of potentially harmful chemicals on a daily basis. To assess whether and how exposure to chemical substances can impact our health and the environment, European and national regulatory authorities rely on the results from several testing methods, including animal testing, when performing their safety assessment. In this Q&A, HEAL answers several key questions about the use of animal testing in the European Union.
How PFAS chemicals affect women, pregnancy and human development: Health actors call for urgent action to phase them out
25th May 2021
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) have published a fact sheet and infographic to call for immediate action against “forever chemicals”, to protect reproductive health, fertility and human development.
A 10+13 agroecology approach to shape policies and transform EU food systems
28th January 2021
This policy paper puts forward a proposal to mainstream agroecology into the policies governing EU food systems. It builds on the consensual vision of a coalition of EU civil society, farmers and scientific organizations to use the FAO ‘10 Elements of Agroecology’ and ‘13 Agroecological Principles’ as a framework to develop the appropriate instruments and targets for EU policies.
The problem of PFAS in Europe – joint NGO flyer
30th March 2020
Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances, more commonly known as PFAS, are a particularly harmful chemical group. In this flyer, HEAL, CHEMSEC, EEB, CHEM Trust and THINK-Film explain the problem of PFAS in Europe.
Infographic: The EU must protect people’s health and the environment against endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
3rd April 2024
The EDC-Free Europe coalition, of which HEAL is a member, has launched a new infographic illustrating the harmful impacts of exposure to known and suspected endocrine disruptors on our health and the environment.
Infographic: How can an EU-wide PFAS restriction be a game-changer for health?
27th March 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of over 10 000 chemicals also known as “forever chemicals’ are taxing our health and economy. HEAL’s new infographic highlights key strengths and weaknesses in the proposed EU restriction on PFAS.
New infographic on the health and climate threat from wood burning
11th March 2024
A new infographic entitled “Wood burning: a false solution fuelling the climate crisis and harming…
Infographic: What is nitrogen dioxide and how does exposure to it affect your health?
23rd November 2023
The new HEAL infographic in English and Polish outlines the most important facts about nitrogen dioxide and its impact on health and highlights what actions should be taken to protect people the pollutant.
Infographic: The EU must ban PVC!
7th November 2023
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a commonly used plastic that exposes people and the environment to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and contaminants.
Infographic: Health benefits of a Green Deal (TR)
28th June 2023
A new infographic on the health benefits of a Green Deal has been created in…
HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s recommendation to amend REACH authorisation list entries for Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
16th May 2024
HEAL supports the proposed amendments to the REACH authorisation list entries for Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is listed as a substance of very high concern under REACH due to its toxicity for reproductive prpoerties and its endocrine disrupting effects on human health and the environment.
HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s draft recommendation to include melamine in the authorisation list of REACH
16th May 2024
HEAL strongly supports the inclusion of melamine, a substance that's harmful for human health and the environment, in the authorisation list of REACH.
HEAL response to call for evidence on National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC)
13th March 2024
HEAL has responded to a call for evidence by the European Commission on the National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC).
HEAL’s response to the EU Commission’s proposal to prohibit BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials
8th March 2024
Commenting on the European Commission’s proposal to restrict the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials, HEAL calls for swift action and ambition to protect health and the environment against hazardous chemicals found in food packaging.
Swift, coherent and more ambitious action by EU Member States needed to address the climate, environment challenges for better health for all
25th January 2024
HEAL responded to the public consultation by the European Commission on the mid-term review of the 8th Environment Action Programme (8 EAP).
Joint statement: For an ambitious pesticides regulation that protects people, biodiversity and ecosystems
23rd October 2023
More than 75 health and environment groups call upon all EU member states and members of the EU Parliament to support a strong Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation (SUR) without further delays.
An early coal phase-out in Poland can save lives, improve health and strengthen the economy
31st January 2023
As the Polish government is about to launch its update on its 2040 Energy Strategy (PEP), part three of HEAL’s ‘Curing Chronic Coal’ series, published today, shows that the earlier Poland phases out coal power, the greater the health benefits and saved health costs to society will be.
Curing Chronic Coal: The health benefits of a 2030 coal phase out in Turkey
22nd December 2022
A new report by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) now highlights that phasing out…
An early coal phase-out in the Western Balkan can save lives, improve health and strengthen the economy
8th December 2022
A new report by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), published today, shows that phasing out…
Scientific evidence of glyphosate link to cancer dismissed in ongoing EU assessment, new report reveals
8th June 2022
A HEAL report published today shows that scientific evidence that glyphosate is carcinogenic has so far been dismissed in the EU scientific assessment that will form the basis for the re-approval discussion of its EU market license.
‘Forever chemicals’ widespread in disposable food packaging from popular fast-food chains across Europe, new study shows
20th May 2021
The use of persistent and health-harming PFAS chemicals in disposable food packaging and tableware is a widespread practice across Europe, as shown in a study by Czech NGO Arnika, HEAL, CHEM Trust and six other non-profit organisations in Europe.