This week, the UK government published its long-awaited PFAS Action Plan, setting out how it intends to respond to the growing crisis posed by the 'forever chemicals'. While CHEM Trust welcomes the government’s acknowledgement that PFAS pose a serious risk to human health and the environment, the plan, in our view, does not yet deliver the decisive action needed to protect … [Read more...] about The UK PFAS Action Plan falls short in addressing the crisis we face
Can we transition to a green economy and deal with the PFAS pollution crisis?
The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and a rapid transition to a green economy is vital. However, it is essential to make this transition without polluting our environment, bodies and wildlife with more toxic chemicals. CHEM Trust has, therefore, investigated whether the green transition can be achieved without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances … [Read more...] about Can we transition to a green economy and deal with the PFAS pollution crisis?
New study finds banned “forever chemicals” being used in children’s clothing worldwide.
A recent study by Arnika, IPEN, and 14 partner organisations, including CHEM Trust, revealed the presence of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in outdoor coats and clothing from 13 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Out of 72 clothing samples tested - including coats, swimsuits, and t-shirts - 46 items (64%) contained PFAS, revealing … [Read more...] about New study finds banned “forever chemicals” being used in children’s clothing worldwide.
EU court again rules against Chemours on GenX ‘forever chemicals’
Today the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled against chemicals company Chemours Netherlands in its appeal against the identification of ‘GenX’ chemicals as a ‘substance of very high concern’ by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). GenX chemicals are commonly used in the manufacture of non-stick products, but are associated with major health concerns, being … [Read more...] about EU court again rules against Chemours on GenX ‘forever chemicals’
CHEM Trust calls on President von der Leyen to support rapid publication of the REACH revision
Yesterday CHEM Trust sent a letter to the President of the EU Commission calling on her to support the rapid publication of the revision of the EU's chemical safety law, REACH. This is the text of the letter we sent: … [Read more...] about CHEM Trust calls on President von der Leyen to support rapid publication of the REACH revision
Interview with the Dutch NGO Tegengif: small dose, high impact
To celebrate International Women's Day 2023 CHEM Trust spoke with Annelies den Boer, the founder of the five-year-old Dutch organisation Tegengif; which means 'antidote' in Dutch. Annelies comes from the field of health protection advocacy and for several years worked with Doctors Without Borders. Together with volunteers and freelancers, she runs the operations of … [Read more...] about Interview with the Dutch NGO Tegengif: small dose, high impact
Why it’s time for a bold UK Chemicals Strategy
As we wait for a draft of the long-awaited UK Chemicals Strategy, concerns are mounting that UK rules may fall short of what is needed to match EU action. The last time the UK published a Chemical Strategy was the year the euro was launched as a currency, Toy Story 2 was a box office hit, and we were all worrying about the millennium bug – 1999. “Sustainable production … [Read more...] about Why it’s time for a bold UK Chemicals Strategy
A new approach to protect people and wildlife from endocrine disruptors
Today, CHEM Trust published a policy proposal on a new path to protect people and wildlife across Europe from endocrine disruptors (EDs). The proposal, if implemented, would lead to: Rapid and improved identification of substances with ED properties. Strict control of substances with ED properties to avoid or minimize exposure. Full transparency and easily … [Read more...] about A new approach to protect people and wildlife from endocrine disruptors
Better protection from hazardous chemicals: actions needed in Europe’s new strategy
The European Green Deal aims to boost the efficient use of resources by moving to a clean, circular economy and aims at restoring biodiversity and cutting pollution. This requires a strong new Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability that puts words into action and adopts tools to deliver on the Commission’s Zero Pollution Ambition for a toxic-free environment. CHEM Trust's … [Read more...] about Better protection from hazardous chemicals: actions needed in Europe’s new strategy
COVID-19: The view from CHEM Trust
The Environmental Funder's Network (EFN) invited CHEM Trust to tell them about the impact of the pandemic on their work. The below blog was written by CHEM Trust's co-founder Elizabeth Salter Green, and first appeared on the EFN website on 8th June 2020. The pandemic has not changed the rationale for CHEM Trust’s work: the global threat of chemicals, particularly hormone … [Read more...] about COVID-19: The view from CHEM Trust
