by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 11, 2018 | News Release, Statements
Today (11/09/2018), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has launched a Special Report “Air Pollution: Our health still insufficiently protected” which examines the impact of EU action on tackling air pollution. The Auditors highlight that the EU Commission estimated...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 2, 2018 | News Release, Statements
Brussels, London, 2 July 2018 Major investors, the water industry and environmental and public health NGOs representing thousands of EU citizens have today urged the European Commission (EC) to take ambitious action on pharmaceuticals in the environment, in light of...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jun 5, 2018 | News Release, Statements
If the current wave of childhood obesity is not stopped, more than one in three adults will be obese in some European countries by 2025[1]. A collaboration of 31 research, advocacy and governmental organisations from 16 countries will today (5 June) launch Europe’s...
by EPHA | Mar 13, 2018 | News Release, Statements
Last year the European Commission provided the alcohol industry with the opportunity to come up with a self-regulatory proposal on alcohol labelling, an opportunity which the industry has ignored. In their Joint Statement, the alcohol industry is avoiding the...
by EPHA | Mar 8, 2018 | News Release, Statements
This year’s celebration of International Women’s Day coincides with European Parliament discussions on a proposed Directive on Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers. This represents an important opportunity for the European Union to take action in favour of gender...
by EPHA | Mar 5, 2018 | News Release, Statements
New report reveals toxics in European carpets threatening health, environment and circular economy 5 March 2018, Brussels. Toxic substances linked to a range of adverse health impacts can be present in carpets sold in the European Union (EU), the European Public...
