Health and Environment Alliance

HEAL’s contribution to public consultation on proposed update of the EDC information requirements in the biocides product regulation (BPR)

30th March 2020

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.

HEAL comments on CASG-ED

9th March 2020

HEAL’s contribution to stakeholder survey on EU legislation on endocrine disruptors

31st January 2020

HEAL questions for European Parliament hearings – Legislature 2019-2024

19th September 2019

The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) prepared a dedicated set of questions to test three of the Commissioners-designates on their commitment to act for a healthy planet for healthy people.

Proposed European restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make-up: HEAL and EEB’s final assessment

17th September 2019

For millions of Europeans, a tattoo can be a means of self-expression. It may also, however, represent a direct source of exposure to a complex cocktail of chemicals. support the proposal for an EU-wide restriction on tattoo inks, building on existing national legislation and based on the highest standards of protection of human health.

Why the European Parliament should reject the Commission proposed “One in, one out” principle

17th September 2019

The Green 10 is firmly against the introduction of a “One in, one out” principle for new legislation, as planned by European Commission President-Elect Ursula von der Leyen. The proposed principle calls for any new initiative that creates a burden to be compensated by relieving an equivalent existing burden in the same policy area.

HEAL response to EU Commission roadmap on endocrine disrupting chemicals

5th July 2019

HEAL has welcomed the opportunity to comment on the European Commission roadmap, titled 'Harmful chemicals - endocrine disruptors, review of EU rules'.

HEAL’s response to public consultation: Evaluation of EU legislation on Food Contact Materials

23rd May 2019

HEAL’s response to French consultation on draft national action plan on endocrine disruptors

7th February 2019

France’s initiative to update its national action plan on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be an inspiring driver for European action towards the reduction of exposure to toxic chemicals and…

HEAL’s response to public consultation on EU chemical, product and waste legislation

25th October 2018

Ten of the largest environment organisations publish manifesto ahead of 2019 European elections

25th September 2018

The Green 10, a coalition of ten of the largest environmental organisations representing tens of millions of citizens across Europe, call on candidates for the European elections to promote a European Union that puts people and our planet first.

European Citizens’ Initiative statement on the European Commission’s transparency proposal

14th September 2018

Joint position paper: The first ten years of the EU Ambient Air Quality Directive – an essential tool for protecting our health

13th September 2018

HEAL’s response to public consultation on ambient air quality

26th July 2018

HEAL’s response to public consultation on the 7th Environment Action Programme (EAP)

19th July 2018

Endocrine disruptors – Put exposure reduction at the centre of EU action now, urge health groups

17th July 2018

As the European Commission’s consultation on a roadmap for a framework on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) comes to a close, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) urges the European Commission…

Industrial competitiveness as ’societal challenge’? Ensuring accountability and societal impact in Horizon Europe

7th June 2018

EDC-Free Europe coalition urges European Commission to protect people and environment from hormone disruptors

15th May 2018

The EDC-Free Europe coalition, representing more than 70 health and environment organisations across Europe, is calling on the EU Commission to finally release a long overdue strategy on endocrine disrupting…

HEAL’s comments on ECHA’s draft strategic plan 2019-2023

9th May 2018

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its draft Strategic Plan 2019-2023 in March 2018. It is meant to guide the general and operational activities of the organisation. The Health and…

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