On 20 June 2020, ESE submitted its input on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. This EU Strategy is one of the cornerstones of the ongoing European Commission’s work to build a healthier and more resilient EU society. Read the ESE Submission.
The ESE input to the Chemicals Strategy primarily focused around Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). Also, this response was coordinated by the ESE EDC Working Group, chaired by Prof Josef Köhrle (Charité, Berlin, Germany). This input is very relevant also in times of COVID 19. There is increasing evidence that EDCs increase the prevalence of diseases that cause underlying conditions like obesity and diabetes, that result in higher susceptibility to COVID 19.
Increased attention needs to be given to consistent definitions, criteria and identification data requirements for EDCs across all EU related legislations. Additionally, new guidelines are needed for the burden of proof required for an EDC to be classified as such. And coordinated funding for independent research is a prerequisite to obtain impartial insights in the impact of EDCs.
ESE continues to provide expert input in the EU consultations. After the EDC’s Fitness Test earlier this year, ESE also provide expert opinions on the consultation rounds related to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
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