Friday, July 5, 2013

Commission backs EFSA's definition of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Commission backs EFSA's definition of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
http://www.euractiv.com/health/commission-backs-efsas-definitio-news-529090

"In a letter to the anti-pesticides activist group PAN Europe, EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg backs the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) definition of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, saying it is in accordance with the international scientific consensus.
Some endocrine-disrupting chemicals occur naturally, while synthetic varieties can be found in pesticides, electronics, personal care products and cosmetics. Some can also be found as additives or as unintended contaminants in food.
The Pesticides Action Network campaign group had accused EFSA of creating loopholes for the pesticides industry to escape banning of chemical substances they use."

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