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"Nog te vaak giftige stoffen in speelgoed" - "Still too many toxic toys"
Belgian newspaper writes about German Ökotest in Dutch
24.11.2008 | Het Laatste Nieuws
A new directive to improve the safety of toys
21.11.2008 | European Parliament Press Release
What Happened at POPRC4: reviewing chemicals proposed for listing of the Stockholm Convention
The Stockholm Convention POPs Review Committee (POPRC) met for the fourth time from 12 – 17 October in Geneva to make important decisions on candidates for addition to the Convention.
03.11.2008 | Ipennetwork
Canada, the first country to classify bisphenol A as risky
Health Canada adds bisphenol A to list of toxic substances
18.10.2008 | By Martin Mittelstaedt, Environment Reporter
When particles are so small that they seep right through skin
Scientists are finding that particles that are barely there – tiny objects known as nanoparticles that have found a home in electronics, food containers, sunscreens, and a variety of applications – can breach our most personal protective barrier: The skin.
10.10.2008 | Safe Chemicals, October 2008
Baby bottles: 6 environmental research studies reveal critical health risks from plastic
'Plastic world' findings on bisphenol A, phthalates and flame retardants urge regulatory action
10.10.2008 | Safe Chemicals, October 2008
Massive health benefits from stronger climate policies, shows new study
Health savings of up to 25 billion euros could be achieved every year in Europe if the European Union immediately opted for stronger climate policies, says a new study published by health and environment NGOs.
02.10.2008 | Press Release CAN, HEAL, WWF
New German brochure for young parents
Healthy start into life – German Federal Environment Department publishes brochure for young parents
17.09.2008 | Johanna Hausmann
French Nuclear Facility to Shut Down After Uranium Leak
French authorities ordered Friday the temporary closure of
12.07.2008 | Agence France Presse
