Health and Environment Alliance

New briefing on swift, health-based implementation of the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive

18th October 2024

Science has a crucial role to play in the implementation of the revised EU clean air law, according to a new briefing by the METEOR research cluster. The briefing showcases how the projects in this EU funded research cluster can help support policymakers in the design of clean air measures and help in evaluating those which are most beneficial to health.

HEAL annual report 2023-2024 out

30th September 2024

Our Annual Report covering the financial period of March 2023 – March 2024 has just been published! Find out about our overarching strategic goals and the wide range of activities on air quality, climate and energy, chemicals pesticides, as well as research projects, using a myriad of tools and channels and often working with partners and in coalition.

NGOs response to ECHA’s call for evidence on aromatic brominated flame retardants

1st July 2024

The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), ChemSec, the Cancer Prevention and Education Society, Zero Waste Europe, CHEM Trust, Health Care Without Harm Europe, Fidra, and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB)…

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: The impact of harmful pesticides on people’s health and the environment

30th March 2024

To answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the impact of harmful chemicals on people’s health and the environment, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) has launched a new easy-to-use infographic and supporting social media assets.

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 health" examines how burning wood in households, and power and thermal plants contributes to air…

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).

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.

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.

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.

Comments in response to the CARACAL discussion on amendments of the REACH annexes

21st August 2023

HEAL, the European Environmental Bureau and CHEM Trust comment in response to the CARACAL discussion regarding amendments of the REACH annexes.

HEAL response to the public consultation on the universal Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction

24th July 2023

This document covers HEAL's comments on the European Chemical Agency consultation on the Universal PFAS (uPFAS) restriction proposed by the authorities of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

CLP Regulation revision – Classification of substances with more than one constituent – perspective of environmental & health NGOs

30th June 2023

The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Chemsec, HEAL and ChemTrust clarify the controversy around substances with more than one constituent (MOCS), and essential oils specifically, with regards to the European Union CLP regulation revision in this joint briefing and explainer.

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.

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