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Commission moves forward on new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent and mobile chemicals

October 25, 2022 By Ninja Reineke

Last week CHEM Trust submitted their comments to the Europe Commissions’ public consultation on the proposals to introduce new hazard classes for identifying harmful chemicals. These amendments to the EU’s Regulation for the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) are an essential part of the European Green Deal and commitments made in the EU … [Read more...] about Commission moves forward on new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent and mobile chemicals

International talks make progress in controlling harmful chemicals

November 17, 2015 By Gwynne Lyons

Two important global chemical processes have had meetings recently. Experts working on the Persistent Organic Pollutants Convention recommended international controls on more chemicals, notably the flame retardant deca-DBDE, and the non-stick chemical, PFOA. … [Read more...] about International talks make progress in controlling harmful chemicals

Chemical pollution and microplastics: a present danger to marine life

October 14, 2015 By Gwen Buck

Highly persistent harmful chemicals are found in marine animals all over the world. These chemicals are having lasting impacts on the health of wildlife, as even if they are banned they stick around. In addition, there's now a new problem that is concerning scientists: microplastics from cosmetics and other applications  are polluting the environment, and helping to transfer … [Read more...] about Chemical pollution and microplastics: a present danger to marine life

Widespread pollution by pharmaceuticals should be addressed internationally at SAICM

July 17, 2014 By Michael Warhurst

The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a policy framework to promote chemical safety around the world. SAICM has as its overall objective the achievement of the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle so that, by 2020, chemicals are produced and used in ways that minimize significant adverse impacts on human health and the … [Read more...] about Widespread pollution by pharmaceuticals should be addressed internationally at SAICM

CHEM Trust opposes further use of brominated flame retardant HBCDD

July 17, 2014 By Michael Warhurst

The brominated flame retardant (BFR) Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) has been used for decades and has turned out to be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT). It has been detected in humans, the environment and wildlife worldwide, including in remote areas. It has been on the REACH candidate list for 6 years and governments around the world have listed it for global … [Read more...] about CHEM Trust opposes further use of brominated flame retardant HBCDD

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