Endocrine disruptors
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Tips to avoid harmful chemicals during back-to-school
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:...
Tips to avoid harmful chemicals during back-to-school
It is almost September, which means summer is coming to an end and children will soon be heading back to school. But what harmful chemicals could be lurking on the school playground, and how can you avoid them?
UK MPs show support for safer children’s toys
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:...
UK MPs show support for safer children’s toys
33 MPs have sent a letter calling for the UK Government to introduce better protections from harmful chemicals in children’s toys.
Sweden prepares ban on PFAS in everyday products
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:...
Sweden prepares ban on PFAS in everyday products
Sweden has announced plans to ban PFAS in certain consumer products, as part of their new national action plan on PFAS, which the government adopted on 23rd July. The Swedish government has opened a consultation on the proposed ban, which would restrict the use of PFAS in a range of products, including clothing, footwear, kitchenware, cosmetic products and ski wax. Read more in their press release (in Swedish).
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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