NGO pushes for regulation of FCMs in the EU

CHEM Trust informs about their efforts to push for adequate regulation of FCMs in the EU; comments on current JRC study on FCM regulation in the EU

German and Dutch TV report on EDCs

Endocrine disrupting chemicals are topic of two TV reports, lobbying influences on EU policy discussed, internal industry documents revealing delay tactics

Conference on EDCs in the European Union

EU Commission holds public conference on endocrine disrupting chemicals regulation, shares information on impact assessment and next steps

Third roundtable meeting on endocrine disruptors

EDC roadmap, impact assessment, public consultation and on-going studies discussed by members of the European Commission and Parliament

EU Commission to create top science advice panel

New science advisory system of the Commission to be operational by autumn 2015, seven top level scientists will be recruited to advise European policy makers

EU Commission organizes conference on EDCs

One-day conference to take place on June 1, 2015 in Brussels

EC comments on EFSA’s communication of BPA risk assessment

DG SANTE informed CHEM Trust that communication on BPA risk assessment is EFSA’s responsibility, JRC works on EU regulation for non-plastic FCMs

Opinion: Lack of EU action on EDCs is criminal

French MEP Michèle Rivasi urges EU Commission to move forward with actions on EDCs to protect EU citizens

EU Commission discusses EDCs with stakeholders

EC launched series of roundtable meetings in Brussels to discuss responses to public consultation on EDC criteria

Public consultation on EDCs: replies published

European Commission received 27 087 responses, majority submitted via online campaigns