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Science policy is about debate and discussion – not one person working in secret (updated)

August 19, 2014 By Michael Warhurst

CHEM Trust, with over 20 other European civil society organisations, have today sent a letter to the President-Elect of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. In the letter we propose that the next Commission adopts a revised model of scientific advice, rather than the current single ‘Chief Scientific Officer’ approach. The link between science and policy - and how … [Read more...] about Science policy is about debate and discussion – not one person working in secret (updated)

We welcome chemical agency’s efforts to involve consumers, and suggest improvements

July 21, 2014 By Michael Warhurst

CHEM Trust - along >15 other environment groups - have welcomed the European Chemical Agency's video which encourages people to find out about the chemicals in products they buy. The video has been criticised by UK Chemical Business Association, but in our view it is a creative way of engaging people in this important issue. In our joint letter to the European Chemical … [Read more...] about We welcome chemical agency’s efforts to involve consumers, and suggest improvements

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