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Charlotte Coquard

Medicines polluting the environment: EU Commission looks at policy options

February 26, 2018 By Charlotte Coquard

In 2014 CHEM Trust published a detailed study of the increasing evidence that human and veterinary medicines are damaging wildlife. Three years later, the European Commission has just completed a consultation on a proposed “Strategic approach” to pharmaceuticals in the environment. CHEM Trust's response to this consultation argues that the "issue of pharmaceuticals in the … [Read more...] about Medicines polluting the environment: EU Commission looks at policy options

EU announces plan to restrict plastic microbeads and oxo-degradable plastics

January 16, 2018 By Charlotte Coquard

Today, the 16th January 2018, the EU Commission released its long-expected Plastics Strategy. The Strategy includes an announcement that the Commission has started the process to ban both intentionally added microplastics and oxo-degradable plastics. Both these bans will be implemented as Restrictions under the EU's main chemicals law REACH. The Commission also announced a a … [Read more...] about EU announces plan to restrict plastic microbeads and oxo-degradable plastics

Will you be using toxic napkins at Christmas?

December 20, 2017 By Charlotte Coquard

The weather is cooling down, Christmas street lights are switched on, New Year's Eve celebrations are being prepared... It is the season to get merry and enjoy dinners with family and friends. You will probably use Christmassy paper napkins to decorate your table or to wrap slices of cakes and other sweets. However, what you probably don't know is that these nice coloured paper … [Read more...] about Will you be using toxic napkins at Christmas?

What is the will of the UK people on hazardous chemicals?

September 28, 2017 By Charlotte Coquard

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of British citizens - including 62% of Leave voters - believe that there should be no reduction in regulatory standards that protect people and the environment from potentially harmful chemicals when the UK leaves the EU, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of SumOfUs and CHEM Trust by GQR Research. As Brexit negotiations continue amid debates … [Read more...] about What is the will of the UK people on hazardous chemicals?

Conference on Brexit and future chemicals regulation in the UK, on 29th September in London

September 7, 2017 By Charlotte Coquard

On 29th September the chemicals policy journal Chemical Watch are organising a conference in London on "Post-Brexit options for UK chemicals law". The conference has been organised in conjunction with CHEM Trust and the technology industry trade association Tech UK. The event will bring together a wide range of experts and stakeholders, including speakers from industry, … [Read more...] about Conference on Brexit and future chemicals regulation in the UK, on 29th September in London

Killer whales under threat from persistent PCB chemicals, yet emissions continue

August 10, 2017 By Charlotte Coquard

PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) are a group of chemicals which were produced in large quantities by companies such as Monsanto, and were widely used in electrical equipment, sealants and paints. Their production was phased out in the mid 1980’s in Europe, and they are now banned by the global Stockholm convention, as they were found to be toxic and to accumulate in wildlife … [Read more...] about Killer whales under threat from persistent PCB chemicals, yet emissions continue

As concerns mount, EU Commission finally commits to action on laws regulating chemicals in packaging

April 25, 2017 By Charlotte Coquard

Following on from a very critical report by the European Parliament, the European Commission has finally announced that it will review the laws regulating the chemicals allowed in food contact materials such as packaging. They have also published a detailed study showing the extent of the problems caused by the lack of adequate EU rules covering food contact materials (FCM) … [Read more...] about As concerns mount, EU Commission finally commits to action on laws regulating chemicals in packaging

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