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“The UK is becoming the toxic poster child of Europe” as it lags behind EU pesticide regulations.

“The UK is becoming the toxic poster child of Europe” as it lags behind EU pesticide regulations.

EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...

“The UK is becoming the toxic poster child of Europe” as it lags behind EU pesticide regulations.

21 Sep 2023 |

New analysis by Pesticide Action Network UK reveals that UK pesticide regulations are falling behind EU standards, leading to unequal EU-UK environmental and health safeguards.

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UN’s first draft of Global Plastics Treaty targets toxic chemicals across the entire life cycle of plastic

UN’s first draft of Global Plastics Treaty targets toxic chemicals across the entire life cycle of plastic

EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...

UN’s first draft of Global Plastics Treaty targets toxic chemicals across the entire life cycle of plastic

14 Sep 2023 |

On 4th September 2023, the United Nations Environment Programme published a first draft of the Global Plastics Treaty, which includes measures to address chemicals of concern in plastics at all stages of a plastic’s life cycle.

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UN Guidance Document Highlights the Impact of Toxic Substances on Children’s Rights

UN Guidance Document Highlights the Impact of Toxic Substances on Children’s Rights

EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...

UN Guidance Document Highlights the Impact of Toxic Substances on Children’s Rights

7 Sep 2023 |

On 28th August 2023, the UN Child Rights Committee published a guidance document on children’s rights and the environment. Significantly it includes consideration of the impact of toxic substances on children.

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Endocrine disruptors are synthetic chemicals that mess with our hormones.

There are many types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and they’re present in dozens of products that you find around the home, from furniture fabrics to food. They are poorly controlled – and with Brexit, things might get worse.

If you have questions about the impact of EDCs on you, your health or the environment, you’ve come to the right place. If you want to know how to reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals or simply want to find out more about them we’re here to help.

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Endocrine disruptors – the facts

What EDCs are, why they matter, and what’s known about their effects on human health and the environment. All the facts, none of the jargon.

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How to avoid endocrine disruptors – the guide

Which everyday products contain EDCs and what can you do to reduce your exposure? Peace of mind for you and yours.

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Help expose the hidden danger of EDCs, and call for better regulation and safer alternatives. Use your power as a citizen and consumer by taking easy but effective actions.

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