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.
Read more on the page Vision & Strategy.
Latest News & Reports
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Astonishing Findings of a New Research on Chemical Pesticides in Armenia by WECF Partner AWHHE |
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Could Playing and Swimming in the Pool Be More Than Just Fun and a Good Exercise for Pregnant Women and Young Children? |
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WECF pushes for stronger Toys Safety Directive |
Find more items on the page News & Reports.
Latest Press Release
EU Biocides Law Considered a “Standstill” by NGOs
A joint press release by WECF, HEAL and PAN Germany, UK and Europe
19.01.2012 | WECF Press Release
Featured Project
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Chemikalien im Alltag
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Find more items on the page Projects & Donors.
Latest Publications
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Women’s Major Group: Rio+20 Position Statement - Summary |
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WECF Position on the Commission Proposal to Recast PIC Regulation |
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Final evaluation of WECF’s MFS1 Programme “Empowerment and Local Action” (ELA) |
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Neu! WECF Ratgeber Körperpflege |
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ROCA position paper in preparation of the Rotterdam Convention COP 5 (English and Russian) |
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A call for rapid phase-out of Brominated and Chlorinated Flame retardants |
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Nesting leaflet available in Estonian |
Find more items on the page Publications.
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