The European Commission is in the final stages of restricting some of the most harmful chemicals used in childcare products, nine years after first identifying this as a problem. The measure uses a fast-track restriction procedure for chemicals that are cancer-causing, modify genetic material, and/or are toxic to the reproductive system (CMRs) found in consumer products. The … [Read more...] about Toxic-free childcare products – Europe’s fast track restriction in the slow lane
Toxic-free toys – EU steps up action against the most harmful chemicals
After months of discussions, the Toy Safety Directive has finally been revised to better protect children against some of the most harmful chemicals in toys. The Directive dated back to 2009 and was in dire need of an update, particularly after an evaluation showed it was not protecting children from a range of harmful chemicals found in toys, including endocrine disruptors. … [Read more...] about Toxic-free toys – EU steps up action against the most harmful chemicals
Future Environment Commissioner confirms REACH revision will build on existing work and prioritise protection
Yesterday, the EU Environment Commissioner-designate, Jessika Roswall, was questioned by the Environment Committee in the European Parliament. This gives Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) the chance to scrutinise the potential future Commissioners on their file and to assess if they are suitable for the roles they have been given, When questioned about the REACH … [Read more...] about Future Environment Commissioner confirms REACH revision will build on existing work and prioritise protection
Member States miss an opportunity to make toys safer
Yesterday, Member States adopted a negotiation mandate on the revision of the Toys safety directive, which fails to fully protect children from harmful chemicals. Following the very ambitious position adopted by the European Parliament earlier this year, the Council’s mandate didn’t rise to the challenge. Member States have not included a group ban on bisphenols and the … [Read more...] about Member States miss an opportunity to make toys safer
We have a chemical pollution problem – the European Parliament can help us fix it
Over the past years, the European Parliament has played an important role in introducing protections for EU citizens, wildlife, and the environment against harmful chemicals. Recently Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have supported action on toxic chemicals in children’s toys, in food packaging and on improving the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous … [Read more...] about We have a chemical pollution problem – the European Parliament can help us fix it
