Safer Chemicals Podcast

Interview with Bjorn Hansen, ECHA's Executive Director about poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are manufactured chemicals widely used since the 1940s to produce many different consumer products.Tests show some of them can cause serious health effects such as cancer and liver damage. The good news is that the EU is taking action to reduce their use.Where exactly are they used, what are the concerns and what is the EU doing about them? Listen to our podcast to find out.Give us

Interview with Karine Fiore, Regulatory and Socio-Economic Projects Manager from the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) about France's intention to propose a restriction of PAHs, furans, dioxins, PCBs and formaldehyde in single-use nappies for infants and children.Give us feedbackMoreWebinar: call for evidence on possible restriction of substances of concern in single-use nappies for infants and children--------------------Disclaimer: Views expressed