Endocrine disruptors
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High exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals found among officer workers
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:...
High exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals found among officer workers
This month a new study was published showing that officer workers in the UK, US and India are routinely being exposed to mixtures of harmful chemicals that may be interfering with their hormonal functions.
BBC investigation finds PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ still widely used in cosmetics
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:...
BBC investigation finds PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ still widely used in cosmetics
A new investigation by BBC News has revealed that several major beauty brands are using harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their products.
Suspected endocrine disruptors listed in dishwasher detergent ingredients
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:...
Suspected endocrine disruptors listed in dishwasher detergent ingredients
A recent study by The Danish Consumer Council has discovered that dishwasher detergents may contain suspected endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemicals.
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.
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.
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