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New Study Reveals Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Popular Shampoos

New Study Reveals Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Popular Shampoos

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:...

New Study Reveals Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Popular Shampoos

30 Nov 2023 |

A recent investigation conducted by the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals found potentially harmful chemicals in over 40% of shampoos. The study also highlighted the availability of numerous safer alternatives.

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New investigation finds high levels of silver in period pants

New investigation finds high levels of silver in period pants

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:...

New investigation finds high levels of silver in period pants

23 Nov 2023 |

A recent investigation by Which? found that some period pants from popular UK brands contain silver, which is sometimes used as an antimicrobial agent, but has been linked to health and environmental concerns.

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Legal complaint filed against Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone over misleading recyclability claims

Legal complaint filed against Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone over misleading recyclability claims

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:...

Legal complaint filed against Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone over misleading recyclability claims

15 Nov 2023 |

A legal complaint has been filed against major food and beverage companies Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestlé by the European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, for what they deem to be misleading claims regarding the sustainability of their products.

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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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