Endocrine disruptors

Everything you need to know

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.

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.

Take action

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.

CHEM Trust joins up with environmental NGOs to promote Environmenstrual Week, 19th – 25th October

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CHEM Trust joins up with environmental NGOs to promote Environmenstrual Week, 19th – 25th October

This week is Environmenstrual Week – a week of action hosted by Wen – where many NGOs are highlighting the environmental impact of disposable menstrual products, and are working together to promote safe, toxic-free, and plastic-free period products that are accessible to all.

0% of UK rivers, lakes and estuaries meet legal water quality standards due to chemical pollution

On 17th September, the UK Environment Agency published the results of their 2019 assessment of 4,679 rivers, lakes, estuaries and other surface water bodies: 0% received good chemical status. Not one met the legal water quality standards.

New study finds suspected endocrine disrupting chemicals in toothpastes

A new study published by the Danish Consumer Council found some widely available toothpastes contain substances that are suspected of being hormone disruptors.