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Brussels, 24 July 2008 – The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) yesterday issued its revised opinion on Bisphenol A and confirmed a five-fold increase in the authorised daily intake of this chemical [1], a move condemned by Friends of the Earth Europe. The environment group says EFSA’s decision, which equally applies to pregnant women and …
Consumers left at risk as EFSA ignores scientific consensus on Bisphenol ARead more
Brussels, 18 July 2008 – Today, European civil society organisations and social movement members of the Seattle to Brussels Network have expressed deep concern about the EU’s position in the run-up to the upcoming WTO Mini-Ministerial meeting in Geneva. Ministers from dozens of countries, including the US, EU, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa, Kenya …
WTO Mini-Ministerial in Geneva: Why the EU’s trade agenda is doomed to failRead more
Brussels, 17 July 2008 – New laws proposed by the European Commission to create greener products need serious strengthening if they are to help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, says Friends of the Earth Europe. The environmental organisation today welcomed the belated publication of the Sustainable Consumption and Production action plan [1], but is …
Brussels, 10 July 2008 – Regulators remain oblivious to the harmful effects of a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) widespread in plastic consumer products and need to act urgently to protect consumers, says Friends of the Earth Europe in a report out today. ‘Blissfully unaware of Bisphenol A: Reasons why regulators should live up to …
New report: Regulators shirking responsibility on Bisphenol ARead more
Nominations are now open for the Worst EU Lobbying Awards 2008, which this year includes a new category for the Worst Conflict of Interest in the EU. The Worst EU Lobbying Awards are an important feature on the Brussels’ calendar, putting the spotlight on the activities of lobbyists behind closed doors which ultimately undermine democratic …
Europe’s lobbyists under the spotlight as nominations open for Worst EU Lobbying AwardsRead more
Brussels/Strasbourg, 7 July 2008 – Members of the European Parliament this evening voted for significantly reduced targets for promoting biofuels in the light of mounting evidence of their impacts on food prices, people and biodiversity, and their failure to combat climate change. The Environment Committee of the European Parliament voting in Strasbourg agreed to reduce …
