Chemicals & Health
WECF and its members advocate for non-chemical alternatives worldwide, based on three principles: polluter pays, reversal of the burden of proof and the precautionary principle, and will highlight the gaps and inadequacies in current legislation. WECF raises awareness amongst consumers and encourages them to ask questions about the products they allow into their homes. WECF does not only focus on toxic chemicals in consumer products. In Armenia, Kazakhstan and the Ukraine old pesticide stockpiles pose a serious threat to the environment and public health. Partner organizations try to attract attention to these problems and cooperate with the local and national authorities to isolate or remove the stockpiles and reduce the threat to humans, animals and the environment.
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Latest News & Reports
Dialoogtafel "nano in de babykamer" (dialogue and debate on Nano in the babyroom)
Dinsdag 9 november vindt het de afsluitende dialoogtafel plaats van het WECF Nanopodium project
03.09.2010 | Chantal van den Bossche
Progress and burdens in the Roma settlement of Prislop
With the support of private donors WECF and a local partner provide since 2004 humanitarian aid to the Roma settlement in Prislop, Romania.
30.08.2010 | Margriet Samwel
WECF represents Eco Forum in Moscow
Statement for the WHO Health Ministers Regional Committee Meeting in Moscow (12-17 september) by Olga Speranskaya, Sascha Gabizon (WECF) and Genon...
30.08.2010 | WECF
Coalition for Climate Justice enter into second phase for funding from Netherlands Ministry of...
Coalition lead by WECF has passed first selection round
03.08.2010 | WECF Press Release
WECF signed a letter to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) pointing out new scientific data and the need for a stricter regulation of BPA.
23.06.2010 | Alexandra Caterbow
CSD 18: Women's statement on chemicals and waste
Women's statement calls for stronger, legally binding chemical and waste instruments at global level
11.06.2010 | Sascha Gabizon
The UN CSD 18th session focussed on the problems and needs for global action in the areas of chemicals and waste management, mining, transport and...
11.06.2010 | Sascha Gabizon
CSD 18: “Asbestos – who pays the bill? WECF Lunch Event at UN Commission for Sustainable Development
Testimonies and Dialogue on Policy Recommendations” In the framework of the 18th session of the UN Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) in...
11.06.2010 | WECF Report
The women's statement received support from Switzerland, Ghana and the USA
09.06.2010
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Latest Press Release
WECF supports work Dutch breast feeding organisations, by taking seat in jury Dutch National Breast Feeding Award 2010
Wie wint de SBO Borstvoedingsprijs in 2010? Tot 1 september nomineren!
27.08.2010 | Joint Press Release
Featured Project
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Remote Communities in Azerbaijan
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Latest Publications
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Le Guide Cosmétiques Bébé de WECF |
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„Kindergesundheit geht vor! Passivrauch vermeiden!“ |
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WECF publication "Girls Disrupted" in German: "Gestörte Weiblichkeit" |
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Video: CEHAPE Awards at the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the WHO European Region on Environment and Health |
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Ecological cleaning and prevention of mould (Publication in German) |
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WECF Toys Guide - How to choose toxic-free toys in English, French, German, Dutch, Greek and Chinese |
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TV Report Radio Netherlands World Service "Trading in duckies" |
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