CHEM Trust
@chemtrust.bsky.social
🌿 Protecting people and the #environment from harmful #hormone/#endocrine disrupting #chemicals (EDCs) and persistent chemicals like #PFAS at UK, #EU & international levels.
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 5:
✅ The best way to reduce your risk of exposure to #HarmfulChemicals is to consume less in general.
⚠️ Aim to only buy things you really need, not just because they are on sale.
More info on reducing your risk here:
✅ The best way to reduce your risk of exposure to #HarmfulChemicals is to consume less in general.
⚠️ Aim to only buy things you really need, not just because they are on sale.
More info on reducing your risk here:
Reduce Your Risk
Reduce Your Risk
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November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 5:
✅ The best way to reduce your risk of exposure to #HarmfulChemicals is to consume less in general.
⚠️ Aim to only buy things you really need, not just because they are on sale.
More info on reducing your risk here:
✅ The best way to reduce your risk of exposure to #HarmfulChemicals is to consume less in general.
⚠️ Aim to only buy things you really need, not just because they are on sale.
More info on reducing your risk here:
💪 Strong national action on #PFAS drives real change.
‼️ However, so far, national bans mainly target consumer products.
📈 They do not address industrial uses of PFAS, which are a major source of emissions.
‼️ However, so far, national bans mainly target consumer products.
📈 They do not address industrial uses of PFAS, which are a major source of emissions.
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
💪 Strong national action on #PFAS drives real change.
‼️ However, so far, national bans mainly target consumer products.
📈 They do not address industrial uses of PFAS, which are a major source of emissions.
‼️ However, so far, national bans mainly target consumer products.
📈 They do not address industrial uses of PFAS, which are a major source of emissions.
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 4:
✅ Avoid handling receipts where possible.
⚠️ Receipts can contain harmful chemicals – instead, opt for email receipts, don’t store receipts in purses or wallets, and don’t give them to children to hold.
#ToxicChemicals
✅ Avoid handling receipts where possible.
⚠️ Receipts can contain harmful chemicals – instead, opt for email receipts, don’t store receipts in purses or wallets, and don’t give them to children to hold.
#ToxicChemicals
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 4:
✅ Avoid handling receipts where possible.
⚠️ Receipts can contain harmful chemicals – instead, opt for email receipts, don’t store receipts in purses or wallets, and don’t give them to children to hold.
#ToxicChemicals
✅ Avoid handling receipts where possible.
⚠️ Receipts can contain harmful chemicals – instead, opt for email receipts, don’t store receipts in purses or wallets, and don’t give them to children to hold.
#ToxicChemicals
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 3:
✅ Try to buy products with eco-labels.
👍 Labels to look out for include: the EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, PFAS-free or PFC-free, and bisphenol-free.
#ConsumerSafety
✅ Try to buy products with eco-labels.
👍 Labels to look out for include: the EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, PFAS-free or PFC-free, and bisphenol-free.
#ConsumerSafety
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 3:
✅ Try to buy products with eco-labels.
👍 Labels to look out for include: the EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, PFAS-free or PFC-free, and bisphenol-free.
#ConsumerSafety
✅ Try to buy products with eco-labels.
👍 Labels to look out for include: the EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, PFAS-free or PFC-free, and bisphenol-free.
#ConsumerSafety
📦 EU ministers have formally adopted the #OSOA package.
👏The proposals include establishing a common data platform, which the @ec.europa.eu must ensure is fully functioning within three years.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
👏The proposals include establishing a common data platform, which the @ec.europa.eu must ensure is fully functioning within three years.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📦 EU ministers have formally adopted the #OSOA package.
👏The proposals include establishing a common data platform, which the @ec.europa.eu must ensure is fully functioning within three years.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
👏The proposals include establishing a common data platform, which the @ec.europa.eu must ensure is fully functioning within three years.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
👏 The European Parliament has voted today on the last step in the revision of the Toy Safety Regulation, introducing stronger protections for children against the most harmful #chemicals in toys!
This is great news for families across the EU!
This is great news for families across the EU!
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👏 The European Parliament has voted today on the last step in the revision of the Toy Safety Regulation, introducing stronger protections for children against the most harmful #chemicals in toys!
This is great news for families across the EU!
This is great news for families across the EU!
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 2:
✅ Check the ingredient lists of cosmetics and toiletries where possible.
⚠️ Try to avoid: fluoro-/PTFE, parfum/perfume, and parabens.
#ToxicFree
✅ Check the ingredient lists of cosmetics and toiletries where possible.
⚠️ Try to avoid: fluoro-/PTFE, parfum/perfume, and parabens.
#ToxicFree
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 2:
✅ Check the ingredient lists of cosmetics and toiletries where possible.
⚠️ Try to avoid: fluoro-/PTFE, parfum/perfume, and parabens.
#ToxicFree
✅ Check the ingredient lists of cosmetics and toiletries where possible.
⚠️ Try to avoid: fluoro-/PTFE, parfum/perfume, and parabens.
#ToxicFree
🔬 Scientists are calling on the EU to better protect people and nature from chemical cocktails.
🧪 We are constantly exposed to a complex cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals.
⚠️ They are present in our air, water, food, many consumer products, & more, and can add up to have harmful effects.
🧪 We are constantly exposed to a complex cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals.
⚠️ They are present in our air, water, food, many consumer products, & more, and can add up to have harmful effects.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🔬 Scientists are calling on the EU to better protect people and nature from chemical cocktails.
🧪 We are constantly exposed to a complex cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals.
⚠️ They are present in our air, water, food, many consumer products, & more, and can add up to have harmful effects.
🧪 We are constantly exposed to a complex cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals.
⚠️ They are present in our air, water, food, many consumer products, & more, and can add up to have harmful effects.
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 1:
✅ Only buy from reputable shops.
⚠️ This helps you to avoid counterfeits, which can come with serious health risks – often being poorly made and potentially containing toxic substances.
#ShopSmart
✅ Only buy from reputable shops.
⚠️ This helps you to avoid counterfeits, which can come with serious health risks – often being poorly made and potentially containing toxic substances.
#ShopSmart
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🛍️ #BlackFriday Tip 1:
✅ Only buy from reputable shops.
⚠️ This helps you to avoid counterfeits, which can come with serious health risks – often being poorly made and potentially containing toxic substances.
#ShopSmart
✅ Only buy from reputable shops.
⚠️ This helps you to avoid counterfeits, which can come with serious health risks – often being poorly made and potentially containing toxic substances.
#ShopSmart
🛍️ #BlackFriday is this week – but while you may be on the lookout for the latest deals, be aware that many products on sale may contain #HarmfulChemicals 🧪
💪 But don't worry, this week we will be sharing some tips to help you reduce your risk of exposure to harmful chemicals this Black Friday!
💪 But don't worry, this week we will be sharing some tips to help you reduce your risk of exposure to harmful chemicals this Black Friday!
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🛍️ #BlackFriday is this week – but while you may be on the lookout for the latest deals, be aware that many products on sale may contain #HarmfulChemicals 🧪
💪 But don't worry, this week we will be sharing some tips to help you reduce your risk of exposure to harmful chemicals this Black Friday!
💪 But don't worry, this week we will be sharing some tips to help you reduce your risk of exposure to harmful chemicals this Black Friday!
⏰ With #BlackFriday around the corner, we’ve put together some tips on how to reduce your risk of exposure to #HarmfulChemicals while looking for deals.
📱To check the ingredient lists for cosmetics, try using a mobile app. For the UK, use Impact Score Shopping!
Read more 👉 buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
📱To check the ingredient lists for cosmetics, try using a mobile app. For the UK, use Impact Score Shopping!
Read more 👉 buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
⏰ With #BlackFriday around the corner, we’ve put together some tips on how to reduce your risk of exposure to #HarmfulChemicals while looking for deals.
📱To check the ingredient lists for cosmetics, try using a mobile app. For the UK, use Impact Score Shopping!
Read more 👉 buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
📱To check the ingredient lists for cosmetics, try using a mobile app. For the UK, use Impact Score Shopping!
Read more 👉 buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
🚨The much anticipated #REACHrevision proposal will likely come after the new year, following an update that the Commission is working to adopt it in “early 2026”.
💬This was confirmed by Director-General for the Environment Eric Mamer
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
#REACHRevisionNow
💬This was confirmed by Director-General for the Environment Eric Mamer
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
#REACHRevisionNow
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🚨The much anticipated #REACHrevision proposal will likely come after the new year, following an update that the Commission is working to adopt it in “early 2026”.
💬This was confirmed by Director-General for the Environment Eric Mamer
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
#REACHRevisionNow
💬This was confirmed by Director-General for the Environment Eric Mamer
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/brWBWPH
#REACHRevisionNow
🗓️ #BlackFriday is approaching, and products on sale may contain #HarmfulChemicals.
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🗓️ #BlackFriday is approaching, and products on sale may contain #HarmfulChemicals.
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
👶 Today is #WorldChildrensDay 2025.
🧪 Children are exposed to a cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals in their everyday lives, such as from their toys.
💪 The EU is close to finalising its toy safety regulation to make it more protective, banning some of the most hazardous chemicals in children’s toys.
🧪 Children are exposed to a cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals in their everyday lives, such as from their toys.
💪 The EU is close to finalising its toy safety regulation to make it more protective, banning some of the most hazardous chemicals in children’s toys.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
👶 Today is #WorldChildrensDay 2025.
🧪 Children are exposed to a cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals in their everyday lives, such as from their toys.
💪 The EU is close to finalising its toy safety regulation to make it more protective, banning some of the most hazardous chemicals in children’s toys.
🧪 Children are exposed to a cocktail of #HarmfulChemicals in their everyday lives, such as from their toys.
💪 The EU is close to finalising its toy safety regulation to make it more protective, banning some of the most hazardous chemicals in children’s toys.
🤑It’s #BlackFriday soon, and we’ve put together advice on avoiding #HarmfulChemicals when shopping the sales.
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🤑It’s #BlackFriday soon, and we’ve put together advice on avoiding #HarmfulChemicals when shopping the sales.
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
📝 A recent letter to the UK government highlights the risks posed to children by #ToxicChemicals in toys.
⚠️ Children are at higher risk from the health impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals (#EDCs) because their organs and nervous system are still developing.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
⚠️ Children are at higher risk from the health impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals (#EDCs) because their organs and nervous system are still developing.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📝 A recent letter to the UK government highlights the risks posed to children by #ToxicChemicals in toys.
⚠️ Children are at higher risk from the health impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals (#EDCs) because their organs and nervous system are still developing.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
⚠️ Children are at higher risk from the health impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals (#EDCs) because their organs and nervous system are still developing.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
⚠️New report connects rates of hormonal disorders, infertility and certain cancers in European men with exposure to #HarmfulChemicals.
📣Commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social, the report calls for stronger and health-focused #ChemicalRegulation in the EU.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
📣Commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social, the report calls for stronger and health-focused #ChemicalRegulation in the EU.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
⚠️New report connects rates of hormonal disorders, infertility and certain cancers in European men with exposure to #HarmfulChemicals.
📣Commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social, the report calls for stronger and health-focused #ChemicalRegulation in the EU.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
📣Commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social, the report calls for stronger and health-focused #ChemicalRegulation in the EU.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
📝 A new report commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social links the male health crisis with #ChemicalPollution.
💪 They call for the EU to strengthen chemical regulation to protect health.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/iRljN9V
#Infertility
💪 They call for the EU to strengthen chemical regulation to protect health.
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#Infertility
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📝 A new report commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social links the male health crisis with #ChemicalPollution.
💪 They call for the EU to strengthen chemical regulation to protect health.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/iRljN9V
#Infertility
💪 They call for the EU to strengthen chemical regulation to protect health.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/iRljN9V
#Infertility
📮 In October 50 healthcare professionals, patient organisations and scientists wrote to the UK government asking them to take action on #HarmfulChemicals in children’s toys.
They called for alignment with the EU’s update to its #ToySafety regulation.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
They called for alignment with the EU’s update to its #ToySafety regulation.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📮 In October 50 healthcare professionals, patient organisations and scientists wrote to the UK government asking them to take action on #HarmfulChemicals in children’s toys.
They called for alignment with the EU’s update to its #ToySafety regulation.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
They called for alignment with the EU’s update to its #ToySafety regulation.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/f8PEtct
📝 @rsc.org is encouraging people to write to their MPs asking for companies to be held financially responsible for their #PFAS pollution.
⚠️ RSC analysis found that over 1/3 of water courses in England and Wales contain #PFAS at medium or high-risk levels
📖Find out more👉https://buff.ly/UKj0YRW
⚠️ RSC analysis found that over 1/3 of water courses in England and Wales contain #PFAS at medium or high-risk levels
📖Find out more👉https://buff.ly/UKj0YRW
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🚨A report commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social highlights link between harmful #ChemicalPollution and rising #infertility and hormonal #cancer rates amongst European men.
🧪Key chemicals of concern include endocrine disruptors, #PFAS, and heavy metals.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
🧪Key chemicals of concern include endocrine disruptors, #PFAS, and heavy metals.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🚨A report commissioned by @healthandenv.bsky.social highlights link between harmful #ChemicalPollution and rising #infertility and hormonal #cancer rates amongst European men.
🧪Key chemicals of concern include endocrine disruptors, #PFAS, and heavy metals.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
🧪Key chemicals of concern include endocrine disruptors, #PFAS, and heavy metals.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/iRljN9V
📄 A new report by @global2000.bsky.social and AK ÖO has found alarming levels of harmful chemicals in clothing from Shein and Temu.
👚 They tested 20 items, and 7 showed levels that were well above permitted limits.
🧪 Chemicals detected included #PFAS and #phthalates.
👚 They tested 20 items, and 7 showed levels that were well above permitted limits.
🧪 Chemicals detected included #PFAS and #phthalates.
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📄 A new report by @global2000.bsky.social and AK ÖO has found alarming levels of harmful chemicals in clothing from Shein and Temu.
👚 They tested 20 items, and 7 showed levels that were well above permitted limits.
🧪 Chemicals detected included #PFAS and #phthalates.
👚 They tested 20 items, and 7 showed levels that were well above permitted limits.
🧪 Chemicals detected included #PFAS and #phthalates.
📮PFAS-free companies urge @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to adopt a full restriction on #PFAS without broad exemptions for green-tech.
💬They say alternatives are already available for key #GreenTechnologies, including refrigerants, solar panels and batteries.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/87WcAbq
💬They say alternatives are already available for key #GreenTechnologies, including refrigerants, solar panels and batteries.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/87WcAbq
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
📮PFAS-free companies urge @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to adopt a full restriction on #PFAS without broad exemptions for green-tech.
💬They say alternatives are already available for key #GreenTechnologies, including refrigerants, solar panels and batteries.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/87WcAbq
💬They say alternatives are already available for key #GreenTechnologies, including refrigerants, solar panels and batteries.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/87WcAbq
🚰Water companies told to act on potentially harmful #PFAS levels in untreated drinking water sources serving 6m in the UK.
⚠️Among the notices issued by the Drinking Water Inspectorate are some concerning PFOA, a PFAS classed as cancer-causing by @who.int.
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⚠️Among the notices issued by the Drinking Water Inspectorate are some concerning PFOA, a PFAS classed as cancer-causing by @who.int.
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/TYD6uzR
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚰Water companies told to act on potentially harmful #PFAS levels in untreated drinking water sources serving 6m in the UK.
⚠️Among the notices issued by the Drinking Water Inspectorate are some concerning PFOA, a PFAS classed as cancer-causing by @who.int.
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/TYD6uzR
⚠️Among the notices issued by the Drinking Water Inspectorate are some concerning PFOA, a PFAS classed as cancer-causing by @who.int.
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/TYD6uzR
‼️ The Drinking Water Inspectorate has told water companies in England and Wales to take action on #PFASContamination.
📣 Industry body Water UK has called for a restriction on PFAS and for a national clean-up plan funded by the chemical manufacturers.
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📣 Industry body Water UK has called for a restriction on PFAS and for a national clean-up plan funded by the chemical manufacturers.
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/TYD6uzR
November 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
‼️ The Drinking Water Inspectorate has told water companies in England and Wales to take action on #PFASContamination.
📣 Industry body Water UK has called for a restriction on PFAS and for a national clean-up plan funded by the chemical manufacturers.
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/TYD6uzR
📣 Industry body Water UK has called for a restriction on PFAS and for a national clean-up plan funded by the chemical manufacturers.
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/TYD6uzR