CHEM Trust
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🌿 Protecting people and the #environment from harmful #hormone/#endocrine disrupting #chemicals (EDCs) and persistent chemicals like #PFAS at UK, #EU & international levels.
🗓️ The Critical Chemicals Alliance will kick off on 13 January with its first General Assembly in the Netherlands.
🇪🇺 The Alliance’s aim is to keep the production of ‘critical chemicals’ in the EU.
Read more in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
🇪🇺 The Alliance’s aim is to keep the production of ‘critical chemicals’ in the EU.
Read more in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🗓️ The Critical Chemicals Alliance will kick off on 13 January with its first General Assembly in the Netherlands.
🇪🇺 The Alliance’s aim is to keep the production of ‘critical chemicals’ in the EU.
Read more in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
🇪🇺 The Alliance’s aim is to keep the production of ‘critical chemicals’ in the EU.
Read more in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
💻 We have released a new blog all about the 2025 EIP.
The EIP contains two positive commitments on chemicals:
1️⃣ To commit to align UK protections from harmful chemicals more closely with the EU’s.
2️⃣ To publish an action plan to tackle #PFAS pollution.
Read in our latest blog more: buff.ly/PqCSi8M
The EIP contains two positive commitments on chemicals:
1️⃣ To commit to align UK protections from harmful chemicals more closely with the EU’s.
2️⃣ To publish an action plan to tackle #PFAS pollution.
Read in our latest blog more: buff.ly/PqCSi8M
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
💻 We have released a new blog all about the 2025 EIP.
The EIP contains two positive commitments on chemicals:
1️⃣ To commit to align UK protections from harmful chemicals more closely with the EU’s.
2️⃣ To publish an action plan to tackle #PFAS pollution.
Read in our latest blog more: buff.ly/PqCSi8M
The EIP contains two positive commitments on chemicals:
1️⃣ To commit to align UK protections from harmful chemicals more closely with the EU’s.
2️⃣ To publish an action plan to tackle #PFAS pollution.
Read in our latest blog more: buff.ly/PqCSi8M
🎁 Presents from Shein could be off the wish list this year!
⚠️ Report from @greenpeace.de finds alarming levels of #HarmfulChemicals above EU limits in Shein clothing.
Follow for more #toxic-free content this festive season, and read more about the report in our news story 👉 buff.ly/Tj6WqEs
⚠️ Report from @greenpeace.de finds alarming levels of #HarmfulChemicals above EU limits in Shein clothing.
Follow for more #toxic-free content this festive season, and read more about the report in our news story 👉 buff.ly/Tj6WqEs
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎁 Presents from Shein could be off the wish list this year!
⚠️ Report from @greenpeace.de finds alarming levels of #HarmfulChemicals above EU limits in Shein clothing.
Follow for more #toxic-free content this festive season, and read more about the report in our news story 👉 buff.ly/Tj6WqEs
⚠️ Report from @greenpeace.de finds alarming levels of #HarmfulChemicals above EU limits in Shein clothing.
Follow for more #toxic-free content this festive season, and read more about the report in our news story 👉 buff.ly/Tj6WqEs
🚦The Chemicals #Omnibus can expect a more complex path through the EU Parliament, as the report will be drafted by both the Environment and Internal Market committees.
🗂️ The Omnibus covers several laws, including CLP, cosmetics, and fertilisers.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
🗂️ The Omnibus covers several laws, including CLP, cosmetics, and fertilisers.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🚦The Chemicals #Omnibus can expect a more complex path through the EU Parliament, as the report will be drafted by both the Environment and Internal Market committees.
🗂️ The Omnibus covers several laws, including CLP, cosmetics, and fertilisers.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
🗂️ The Omnibus covers several laws, including CLP, cosmetics, and fertilisers.
More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/IIpZXII
Have you seen our new brochure with 5 good reasons for the planned EU-wide ban on #PFAS?
Read now 👉 buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #Health #EnvironmentalProtection #BanPFAS
Read now 👉 buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #Health #EnvironmentalProtection #BanPFAS
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Have you seen our new brochure with 5 good reasons for the planned EU-wide ban on #PFAS?
Read now 👉 buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #Health #EnvironmentalProtection #BanPFAS
Read now 👉 buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #Health #EnvironmentalProtection #BanPFAS
🚨 New mapping by @theguardian.com, @watershed-i.bsky.social, and @investigate-europe.eu has revealed thousands of landfill sites across the UK that may be leaching toxic pollution.
🗑️ 22,000 UK sites predate pollution control regulations, such as linings to prevent leaching.
🗑️ 22,000 UK sites predate pollution control regulations, such as linings to prevent leaching.
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 New mapping by @theguardian.com, @watershed-i.bsky.social, and @investigate-europe.eu has revealed thousands of landfill sites across the UK that may be leaching toxic pollution.
🗑️ 22,000 UK sites predate pollution control regulations, such as linings to prevent leaching.
🗑️ 22,000 UK sites predate pollution control regulations, such as linings to prevent leaching.
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Because they were created before we had environmental rules, many older landfills have no lining, they don't have filtration systems for rainwater runoff, + there were no restrictions on what could go into them - think of lead acid batteries, old flypaper treated with arsenic, PFOA on old pans.
By compiling FOI data, government records and public sources, we located over 60,000 landfill and waste sites across Europe. Most were likely created before modern environmental regulations.
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Because they were created before we had environmental rules, many older landfills have no lining, they don't have filtration systems for rainwater runoff, + there were no restrictions on what could go into them - think of lead acid batteries, old flypaper treated with arsenic, PFOA on old pans.
💻 CHEM Trust has published a new blog and briefing on national #PFAS action across Europe.
🐌 EU action on PFAS has been slow, so Member States have been taking matters into their own hands to protect their citizens.
🇪🇺 Now it’s the EU’s turn to act!
🐌 EU action on PFAS has been slow, so Member States have been taking matters into their own hands to protect their citizens.
🇪🇺 Now it’s the EU’s turn to act!
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💻 CHEM Trust has published a new blog and briefing on national #PFAS action across Europe.
🐌 EU action on PFAS has been slow, so Member States have been taking matters into their own hands to protect their citizens.
🇪🇺 Now it’s the EU’s turn to act!
🐌 EU action on PFAS has been slow, so Member States have been taking matters into their own hands to protect their citizens.
🇪🇺 Now it’s the EU’s turn to act!
🚨 After 13 years of the evaluation moving at a snail’s pace, the @ec.europa.eu has requested that @echa.europa.eu draft a restriction proposal on DBDPE.
⚠️ Two other aromatic brominated #flameretardants are also in the proposal request.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
⚠️ Two other aromatic brominated #flameretardants are also in the proposal request.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🚨 After 13 years of the evaluation moving at a snail’s pace, the @ec.europa.eu has requested that @echa.europa.eu draft a restriction proposal on DBDPE.
⚠️ Two other aromatic brominated #flameretardants are also in the proposal request.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
⚠️ Two other aromatic brominated #flameretardants are also in the proposal request.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
🚨 A new mapping of European landfill sites has revealed that around 28% of over 60,000 landfill sites identified are at significant risk of flooding.
This could result in pollutants like #foreverchemicals, toxic metals, #plastics, & legacy pollutants leaching into the environment 👉 buff.ly/3qzpqec
This could result in pollutants like #foreverchemicals, toxic metals, #plastics, & legacy pollutants leaching into the environment 👉 buff.ly/3qzpqec
Mercury, lead, arsenic + PFAS: Europe's hidden historic landfills leaching chemicals into water, soil + ecosystems.
Our new joint report with @investigate-europe.eu, out now:
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Our new joint report with @investigate-europe.eu, out now:
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UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies
Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release toxic waste from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems
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December 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🚨 A new mapping of European landfill sites has revealed that around 28% of over 60,000 landfill sites identified are at significant risk of flooding.
This could result in pollutants like #foreverchemicals, toxic metals, #plastics, & legacy pollutants leaching into the environment 👉 buff.ly/3qzpqec
This could result in pollutants like #foreverchemicals, toxic metals, #plastics, & legacy pollutants leaching into the environment 👉 buff.ly/3qzpqec
‼️A new study on hair oils from @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has identified #HarmfulChemicals in many of the products.
🔍They checked ingredient lists for potential allergens, suspected #endocrinedisruptors, and substances problematic for the environment.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
🔍They checked ingredient lists for potential allergens, suspected #endocrinedisruptors, and substances problematic for the environment.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
‼️A new study on hair oils from @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has identified #HarmfulChemicals in many of the products.
🔍They checked ingredient lists for potential allergens, suspected #endocrinedisruptors, and substances problematic for the environment.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
🔍They checked ingredient lists for potential allergens, suspected #endocrinedisruptors, and substances problematic for the environment.
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
📺 BBC’s latest Panorama dives into the hidden threats posed by #PFAS, the forever chemicals.
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 persistent chemicals, nicknamed the forever chemicals because they hardly degrade in the environment. PFAS are used in many products, and have been found in drinking water.
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 persistent chemicals, nicknamed the forever chemicals because they hardly degrade in the environment. PFAS are used in many products, and have been found in drinking water.
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📺 BBC’s latest Panorama dives into the hidden threats posed by #PFAS, the forever chemicals.
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 persistent chemicals, nicknamed the forever chemicals because they hardly degrade in the environment. PFAS are used in many products, and have been found in drinking water.
🧪 PFAS are a group of over 10,000 persistent chemicals, nicknamed the forever chemicals because they hardly degrade in the environment. PFAS are used in many products, and have been found in drinking water.
🇸🇪 The Swedish Chemicals Agency is reviewing 38 pesticides with active substances that can degrade to #TFA.
👏 They could be the second EU country to ban PFAS-pesticides, following Denmark’s lead earlier this year.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
#pesticides
👏 They could be the second EU country to ban PFAS-pesticides, following Denmark’s lead earlier this year.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
#pesticides
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🇸🇪 The Swedish Chemicals Agency is reviewing 38 pesticides with active substances that can degrade to #TFA.
👏 They could be the second EU country to ban PFAS-pesticides, following Denmark’s lead earlier this year.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
#pesticides
👏 They could be the second EU country to ban PFAS-pesticides, following Denmark’s lead earlier this year.
More in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
#pesticides
#MustRead: Our new brochure is here! 💡
We have put together 5️⃣ good reasons for the planned EU-wide ban on #PFAS chemicals.
Read now ➡️ buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #BanPFAS
We have put together 5️⃣ good reasons for the planned EU-wide ban on #PFAS chemicals.
Read now ➡️ buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #BanPFAS
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December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#MustRead: Our new brochure is here! 💡
We have put together 5️⃣ good reasons for the planned EU-wide ban on #PFAS chemicals.
Read now ➡️ buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #BanPFAS
We have put together 5️⃣ good reasons for the planned EU-wide ban on #PFAS chemicals.
Read now ➡️ buff.ly/FT6Ji8a
#ForeverChemicals #BanPFAS
🆕 Read the latest edition of Food for Thought: buff.ly/44y0t1b
In this edition:
📖 Regulation on recycled plastics in Food Contact Materials (FCMs) – a state of play
⚠️ EFSA review on micro- and nanoplastic release from FCMs
🥫 UK Food Standards Agency consultation on BPA and other bisphenols in FCMs
In this edition:
📖 Regulation on recycled plastics in Food Contact Materials (FCMs) – a state of play
⚠️ EFSA review on micro- and nanoplastic release from FCMs
🥫 UK Food Standards Agency consultation on BPA and other bisphenols in FCMs
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🆕 Read the latest edition of Food for Thought: buff.ly/44y0t1b
In this edition:
📖 Regulation on recycled plastics in Food Contact Materials (FCMs) – a state of play
⚠️ EFSA review on micro- and nanoplastic release from FCMs
🥫 UK Food Standards Agency consultation on BPA and other bisphenols in FCMs
In this edition:
📖 Regulation on recycled plastics in Food Contact Materials (FCMs) – a state of play
⚠️ EFSA review on micro- and nanoplastic release from FCMs
🥫 UK Food Standards Agency consultation on BPA and other bisphenols in FCMs
📺 BBC’s latest Panorama is all about #PFAS, aka the forever chemicals.
Watch on BBC iPlayer here: buff.ly/SPGDXS2
or on BBC One on Monday 1 December at 20:00 GMT!
Watch on BBC iPlayer here: buff.ly/SPGDXS2
or on BBC One on Monday 1 December at 20:00 GMT!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📺 BBC’s latest Panorama is all about #PFAS, aka the forever chemicals.
Watch on BBC iPlayer here: buff.ly/SPGDXS2
or on BBC One on Monday 1 December at 20:00 GMT!
Watch on BBC iPlayer here: buff.ly/SPGDXS2
or on BBC One on Monday 1 December at 20:00 GMT!
🇸🇪 Sweden will re-evaluate the authorisations of 38 pesticides that break down into the #foreverchemical TFA 👉 buff.ly/D1EeB6E
👏 Denmark has already banned these pesticides showing that some Member States are taking meaningful action on #PFAS.
👏 Denmark has already banned these pesticides showing that some Member States are taking meaningful action on #PFAS.
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🇸🇪 Sweden will re-evaluate the authorisations of 38 pesticides that break down into the #foreverchemical TFA 👉 buff.ly/D1EeB6E
👏 Denmark has already banned these pesticides showing that some Member States are taking meaningful action on #PFAS.
👏 Denmark has already banned these pesticides showing that some Member States are taking meaningful action on #PFAS.
🚫 Countries like Denmark and France have already introduced national #PFAS bans.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚫 Countries like Denmark and France have already introduced national #PFAS bans.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
🔍 @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social checked the ingredient lists of 38 hair oils and found that many contain #HarmfulChemicals.
👏 However, 7 hair oils were rated ‘A’, their best rating, showing that better options are available for consumers.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/ElnfbdM
👏 However, 7 hair oils were rated ‘A’, their best rating, showing that better options are available for consumers.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/ElnfbdM
November 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🔍 @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social checked the ingredient lists of 38 hair oils and found that many contain #HarmfulChemicals.
👏 However, 7 hair oils were rated ‘A’, their best rating, showing that better options are available for consumers.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/ElnfbdM
👏 However, 7 hair oils were rated ‘A’, their best rating, showing that better options are available for consumers.
More in our news story ➡️ buff.ly/ElnfbdM
🧴A new study from @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has identified problematic chemicals in hair oils.
⚠️They checked the ingredient lists of 38 hair oils purchased in Denmark and 17 received their lowest rating of ‘C’, due to the presence of suspected #EDCs
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
⚠️They checked the ingredient lists of 38 hair oils purchased in Denmark and 17 received their lowest rating of ‘C’, due to the presence of suspected #EDCs
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🧴A new study from @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has identified problematic chemicals in hair oils.
⚠️They checked the ingredient lists of 38 hair oils purchased in Denmark and 17 received their lowest rating of ‘C’, due to the presence of suspected #EDCs
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
⚠️They checked the ingredient lists of 38 hair oils purchased in Denmark and 17 received their lowest rating of ‘C’, due to the presence of suspected #EDCs
More in our news story👉 buff.ly/ElnfbdM
🚨Report from @healthandenv.bsky.social links men’s exposure to #EDCs with health risks like cancer and #infertility
💬Author Dr Rossella Cannarella said that the impact of the male parent’s chemical exposure on a baby’s health is a “totally neglected” factor
More in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
💬Author Dr Rossella Cannarella said that the impact of the male parent’s chemical exposure on a baby’s health is a “totally neglected” factor
More in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨Report from @healthandenv.bsky.social links men’s exposure to #EDCs with health risks like cancer and #infertility
💬Author Dr Rossella Cannarella said that the impact of the male parent’s chemical exposure on a baby’s health is a “totally neglected” factor
More in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
💬Author Dr Rossella Cannarella said that the impact of the male parent’s chemical exposure on a baby’s health is a “totally neglected” factor
More in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/Aa6feVx
#PFAS hardly break down in the environment, can accumulate in our bodies, and harm our health: There are many reasons to regulate these forever chemicals 🧪
We have summarised 5 of those reasons in our new brochure – read now! ⬇️
We have summarised 5 of those reasons in our new brochure – read now! ⬇️
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#PFAS hardly break down in the environment, can accumulate in our bodies, and harm our health: There are many reasons to regulate these forever chemicals 🧪
We have summarised 5 of those reasons in our new brochure – read now! ⬇️
We have summarised 5 of those reasons in our new brochure – read now! ⬇️
🛍️ #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