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Civil Society condemns the EU’s conduct in undermining an otherwise effective worldwide ban of toxic chemical PFOA
13.5.2019 - GENEVA
An international group of chemical and health NGOs have come together to publicly express deep regret and disapproval of the EU delegation’s behaviour and actions at the COP9 of the Stockholm Convention. Whilst governments agreed to a global ban on Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) – an extremely persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemical… -
Sana will live! Initiatives to protect the river accepted
6.5.2019 - BANJA LUKA
The Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska has authorized initiatives on declaration of protected areas on the River Sana. The notion was submitted by environmentalists based on previous biological research. Regrettably, a hydro-power plant was launched on the river last year. The new regulation… -
High Levels of Dioxins Found in Children’s Toys and Other Products Made of Recycled Plastics Found in Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, the EU, India, Japan and Nigeria
2.5.2019 - GÖTEBORG
Alarming levels of some of the most toxic chemicals, including brominated dioxins and brominated flame retardants, were found in consumer products made of recycled plastics sold in Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, the EU, India, Japan and Nigeria. Dioxins were measured in children’s toys and hair accessories at levels comparable to… -
‘Toxic eggs’ in Switzerland testify to global contamination with poisonous substances
1.5.2019 - GENEVA
At the meeting of the Stockholm Convention, Arnika is presenting the results of recent analyses of chicken eggs from 29 countries concerning the presence of dioxins and dioxin-like substances. Free-range chicken eggs are an indicator of environmental pollution by persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and other toxic chemicals. Together with the world’s… -
Highest level of world’s most toxic chemicals found in African free-range eggs: European e-waste dumping a contributor
24.4.2019 - GÖTEBORG
New research from IPEN and Basel Action Network (BAN) reveals dire human exposures and food chain contamination from highly toxic plastics in waste in Ghana that includes toxic e-waste shipped from Europe. Researchers have found the highest levels of brominated and chlorinated dioxins— some of the most hazardous chemicals on Earth—… -
NGOs Urge Immediate Action to Stop Toxic Recycling in the EU
23.4.2019 - GENEVA
A recent analysis (by IPEN, Arnika and other NGOs) of consumer products sold in the EU made from recycled plastics has revealed toxic flame-retardant contamination in some children's toys, hair accessories, office supplies, kitchen utensils and other plastic products. European Union together with Brazil, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea… -
NGOs react to European Commission letter that tries to justify toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
18.4.2019 - BRUSSELS
Seven health and environment groups including Arnika and IPEN, global NGOs network, has appealed to the European Commissioner Karmenu Vella. Signatories call to adopt strict and protective limits for PBDEs in articles and waste into the existing POPs Regulation, so that the EU will comply with its obligations stemming from the…
