Press note: New Study – Chemical exposure can lead to higher risk of metabolic syndrome in children
Press note: New Study – Chemical exposure can lead to higher risk of metabolic syndrome in children
Press note: Member States water down Toy Safety Legislation
Press note: The Council of the EU adopted their position on the updated rules of the toy safety regulation, which leaves many gaps on children’s protection from harmful chemicals.
EU Elections 2024: Ten pathways for better health 2024-2029
With the elections 6-9 June 2024, the EU strategic agenda, and a new policy cycle to 2029, European Union decision-makers can choose the path to better health, by recognising the urgency to act and adopting environmental and climate policies which accelerate the transformation that needs to happen in this decade.
To achieve a strong Europe, we need leaders unafraid to prioritise health
Blogpost by Genon K. Jensen, HEAL founder and Executive Director on the need to prioritise health in the 2024 EU elections: it is time policymakers take strong and consistent action to address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution for their constituents' benefit.
HEAL letter on EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029: Include and prioritise both climate and environmental action for healthier people and a healthier planet
HEAL has today sent a letter to members of the European Council regarding the EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029. The over 80 members strong alliance working for a healthy planet for…
Press note: Health groups call on the European Parliament to protect children’s health from harmful chemicals in toys
Press note: Health groups call on the European Parliament to protect children’s health from harmful chemicals in toys
Joint letter – Restrict hazardous substances in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
HEAL among many other organisations call for the negotiators of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to reach an agreement on a robust approach to address substances of concern in
packaging materials in the ongoing discussions.
Infographic: The EU must ban PVC!
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a commonly used plastic that exposes people and the environment to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and contaminants.
Join NGOs in calling the European Union to ban the harmful plastic polyvinyl chloride!
Join NGOs in calling the European Union to ban the harmful plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - a commonly used plastic that exposes people and the environment to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and contaminants.
Key demands for a health-focused reform of REACH
The REACH legislation sets out how the European Union registers, evaluates, authorises and restricts chemicals. The sorely needed overhaul of this juggernaut of EU chemicals legislation is an opportunity to strengthen its effectiveness in protecting our health and the environment through better and earlier identification of hazardous chemicals.
