MEPs have questioned @echa.europa.eu's Executive Director, Sharon McGuiness, over progress on restrictions on #EDCs.
She responded that the agency is in dialogue with the European Commission regarding possible restriction mandates.
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She responded that the agency is in dialogue with the European Commission regarding possible restriction mandates.
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November 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
MEPs have questioned @echa.europa.eu's Executive Director, Sharon McGuiness, over progress on restrictions on #EDCs.
She responded that the agency is in dialogue with the European Commission regarding possible restriction mandates.
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She responded that the agency is in dialogue with the European Commission regarding possible restriction mandates.
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Vice-President Hojsik (Renew) called the Chemical Omnibus final deal a “lesson” for the Commission to act on harmful chemicals, especially #EDCs, while MEPs from the Greens and The Left deemed the deal detrimental to human health.
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October 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Vice-President Hojsik (Renew) called the Chemical Omnibus final deal a “lesson” for the Commission to act on harmful chemicals, especially #EDCs, while MEPs from the Greens and The Left deemed the deal detrimental to human health.
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Belgium has asked the Commission to develop harmonised health-based standards for pesticide metabolites in drinking water🚰.
Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu replied that the Commission shares the concern but favours cutting pollution at source.
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Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu replied that the Commission shares the concern but favours cutting pollution at source.
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October 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Belgium has asked the Commission to develop harmonised health-based standards for pesticide metabolites in drinking water🚰.
Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu replied that the Commission shares the concern but favours cutting pollution at source.
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Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu replied that the Commission shares the concern but favours cutting pollution at source.
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PFAS has been detected in ground water and soil at a former fire extinguisher plant in the Uccle region of Brussels at concentrations 10,000 times higher than the set ‘tolerable’ threshold for human health and the environment.
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#PFAS #Foreverchemicals
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#PFAS #Foreverchemicals
October 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
PFAS has been detected in ground water and soil at a former fire extinguisher plant in the Uccle region of Brussels at concentrations 10,000 times higher than the set ‘tolerable’ threshold for human health and the environment.
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#PFAS #Foreverchemicals
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#PFAS #Foreverchemicals
A French cookware company (SEB), best known for its Tefal brand, has been sent a formal notice from three NGOs @clientearth.bsky.social @generationsfutures.fr and @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social over its PFAS due diligence plan.
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October 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A French cookware company (SEB), best known for its Tefal brand, has been sent a formal notice from three NGOs @clientearth.bsky.social @generationsfutures.fr and @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social over its PFAS due diligence plan.
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European trade union industriAll’s #EnoughIsEnough campaign criticises employers for investing abroad rather than in Europe’s industrial future and calls for public funding for the chemical industry.
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October 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
European trade union industriAll’s #EnoughIsEnough campaign criticises employers for investing abroad rather than in Europe’s industrial future and calls for public funding for the chemical industry.
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The European Parliament supported the restriction on lead in gunshot.
⚠️ Lead is a toxic chemical with no safe level of exposure. This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and associated health risks.
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⚠️ Lead is a toxic chemical with no safe level of exposure. This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and associated health risks.
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October 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The European Parliament supported the restriction on lead in gunshot.
⚠️ Lead is a toxic chemical with no safe level of exposure. This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and associated health risks.
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⚠️ Lead is a toxic chemical with no safe level of exposure. This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and associated health risks.
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@echa.europa.eu recommended that the Commission classify TFA, the smallest PFAS, as toxic to reproduction, persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) and very persistent and very mobile (vPvM).
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October 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
@echa.europa.eu recommended that the Commission classify TFA, the smallest PFAS, as toxic to reproduction, persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) and very persistent and very mobile (vPvM).
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The Critical Chemicals Alliance has finalised its recommendations for the Commission, which includes a list of 49 ‘critical’ molecules.
Commissioner Séjourné said the Commission will start working on a more focused list of ten critical molecules.
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Commissioner Séjourné said the Commission will start working on a more focused list of ten critical molecules.
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October 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The Critical Chemicals Alliance has finalised its recommendations for the Commission, which includes a list of 49 ‘critical’ molecules.
Commissioner Séjourné said the Commission will start working on a more focused list of ten critical molecules.
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Commissioner Séjourné said the Commission will start working on a more focused list of ten critical molecules.
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A type of #PFAS, known as TFA, has been found in the blood of Europeans at higher levels than ever reported in human blood serum.
This new study, commissioned by The European Greens, tested blood samples from 110 individuals from 9 European countries.
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This new study, commissioned by The European Greens, tested blood samples from 110 individuals from 9 European countries.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A type of #PFAS, known as TFA, has been found in the blood of Europeans at higher levels than ever reported in human blood serum.
This new study, commissioned by The European Greens, tested blood samples from 110 individuals from 9 European countries.
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This new study, commissioned by The European Greens, tested blood samples from 110 individuals from 9 European countries.
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The @eeb.org and @chemsec.bsky.social, have both announced they are withdrawing from the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA).
The EEB has cited serious concerns over governance, transparency and the influence of industry interest.
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The EEB has cited serious concerns over governance, transparency and the influence of industry interest.
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October 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The @eeb.org and @chemsec.bsky.social, have both announced they are withdrawing from the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA).
The EEB has cited serious concerns over governance, transparency and the influence of industry interest.
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The EEB has cited serious concerns over governance, transparency and the influence of industry interest.
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👏 Swedish national authorities are developing proposals to combat emissions of a type of #PFAS known as TFA, the Swedish Chemicals Agency announced last week.
TFA is widespread in the environment and has been found in our food and drinking water.
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TFA is widespread in the environment and has been found in our food and drinking water.
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October 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
👏 Swedish national authorities are developing proposals to combat emissions of a type of #PFAS known as TFA, the Swedish Chemicals Agency announced last week.
TFA is widespread in the environment and has been found in our food and drinking water.
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TFA is widespread in the environment and has been found in our food and drinking water.
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The Dutch Prime Minister @robjetten.bsky.social has committed to a ban on #PFAS discharges into wastewater in response to a recent @greenpeace.nl report.
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October 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The Dutch Prime Minister @robjetten.bsky.social has committed to a ban on #PFAS discharges into wastewater in response to a recent @greenpeace.nl report.
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🚰 PFAS levels in tap water for more than a 1/3 of the Dutch population exceed the safety value of 4.4 ng/l recommended by the by Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment @rivm-nl.bsky.social.
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September 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🚰 PFAS levels in tap water for more than a 1/3 of the Dutch population exceed the safety value of 4.4 ng/l recommended by the by Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment @rivm-nl.bsky.social.
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Simplification Omnibus proposals are being “watered down” according to European Commissioner for Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis.
In his view, simplification should adopt a “top-down” approach.
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In his view, simplification should adopt a “top-down” approach.
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September 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Simplification Omnibus proposals are being “watered down” according to European Commissioner for Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis.
In his view, simplification should adopt a “top-down” approach.
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In his view, simplification should adopt a “top-down” approach.
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🧪The Zero Pollution stakeholder platform will now have a bigger focus on chemical pollution, following its recent relaunch.
19 new members have been added including Cefic and CHEM Trust.
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19 new members have been added including Cefic and CHEM Trust.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM
🧪The Zero Pollution stakeholder platform will now have a bigger focus on chemical pollution, following its recent relaunch.
19 new members have been added including Cefic and CHEM Trust.
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19 new members have been added including Cefic and CHEM Trust.
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A new study has found a correlation between elevated PFAS in the blood of 1734 Flemish residents and health impacts such as higher cholesterol and impaired kidney function.
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September 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM
A new study has found a correlation between elevated PFAS in the blood of 1734 Flemish residents and health impacts such as higher cholesterol and impaired kidney function.
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Multiple PFAS producers are making multi-million euro investments, hoping to tap into demand from the AI, semiconductor and battery industries, according to a recent report from Chem Sec.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Multiple PFAS producers are making multi-million euro investments, hoping to tap into demand from the AI, semiconductor and battery industries, according to a recent report from Chem Sec.
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🧪A subgroup of the Critical Chemicals Alliance has put forward a list of 49 critical molecules and criteria for critical production sites for approval at an upcoming meeting.
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September 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
🧪A subgroup of the Critical Chemicals Alliance has put forward a list of 49 critical molecules and criteria for critical production sites for approval at an upcoming meeting.
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On 5 October, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will vote on an objection to the EU’s proposed restriction on lead in certain shots and bullets.
This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and the associated health risks.
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This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and the associated health risks.
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September 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
On 5 October, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will vote on an objection to the EU’s proposed restriction on lead in certain shots and bullets.
This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and the associated health risks.
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This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and the associated health risks.
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Advocate General Kokott of the Court of Justice of the European Union has questioned the calculation used to determine how much the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries should pay towards urban wastewater clean-up.
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September 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Advocate General Kokott of the Court of Justice of the European Union has questioned the calculation used to determine how much the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries should pay towards urban wastewater clean-up.
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Our EU briefing, Toxic-Free for EU, is back after the summer break! 🇪🇺
In our first edition back, read about:
🇸🇪 Sweden’s proposed PFAS ban in certain consumer products
💰 PFAS manufacturer settlements over PFAS pollution lawsuits
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In our first edition back, read about:
🇸🇪 Sweden’s proposed PFAS ban in certain consumer products
💰 PFAS manufacturer settlements over PFAS pollution lawsuits
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September 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Our EU briefing, Toxic-Free for EU, is back after the summer break! 🇪🇺
In our first edition back, read about:
🇸🇪 Sweden’s proposed PFAS ban in certain consumer products
💰 PFAS manufacturer settlements over PFAS pollution lawsuits
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In our first edition back, read about:
🇸🇪 Sweden’s proposed PFAS ban in certain consumer products
💰 PFAS manufacturer settlements over PFAS pollution lawsuits
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🤔 A large survey of 198 Danish industrial companies found that 1 in 4 are unsure if they used PFAS or not.
The survey was carried out by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI).
DTI also highlight 3 key actions to help companies phase out PFAS.
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The survey was carried out by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI).
DTI also highlight 3 key actions to help companies phase out PFAS.
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July 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
🤔 A large survey of 198 Danish industrial companies found that 1 in 4 are unsure if they used PFAS or not.
The survey was carried out by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI).
DTI also highlight 3 key actions to help companies phase out PFAS.
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The survey was carried out by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI).
DTI also highlight 3 key actions to help companies phase out PFAS.
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☀️ 9 out of 10 sunscreens bought from Chinese e-commerce platforms and tested by UFC-Que Choisir were found to be non-compliant either as they contained banned chemicals or made fraudulent claims.
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July 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM
☀️ 9 out of 10 sunscreens bought from Chinese e-commerce platforms and tested by UFC-Que Choisir were found to be non-compliant either as they contained banned chemicals or made fraudulent claims.
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