Safer Chemicals Podcast
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhether you work with chemicals, have an interest in how chemicals affect us and the environment or work as a journalist or decision-maker in the field of manufactured chemicals, the Safer Chemicals Podcast is for you.
We give you the latest updates on how chemicals are being regulated in the EU and what harmful chemicals are being phased out.
Listen to expert views on chemical safety in the EU and join the scientific discussion on key topics including microplastics, glyphosate, endocrine disruptors, chemicals used in tattoo inks, and much more.
Hosted by Adam Elwan and Päivi Jokiniemi from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
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Assessing EU's chemicals legislation: more needs to be done to make chemicals safe and sustainable
April 15, 2024 23:07 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWelcome to this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast, where we look into the EU indicator framework for chemicals, focused on improving chemical safety across Europe. The transition towards safer and more sustainable chemicals is progressing in some areas, while in others, it is just beginning. This is the finding of a first, joint Europe-wide assessment of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The b...
PFAS restriction sectoral approach: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights
March 19, 2024 21:59 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBThis episode of the Safer Chemicals podcast, hosted by Adam Elwan from ECHA, dives into the work of the committees' work on the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe. Adam is joined by Roberto Scazzola and Maria Ottati, chairs of ECHA's Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees as they discuss the first steps of forming scientific opinions on the restriction proposal. The episode also touches on the committees' work on other areas, such as ...
Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health - Part 2
March 10, 2024 13:54 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOur wellbeing depends on the health of animals, plants and our environment. What affects one affects all the others, and increasingly so. A One Health perspective is about joining forces to find integrated solutions to common challenges such as climate change and antibiotic resistance. Join us to hear from experts at five EU scientific agencies about how we can put One Health into practice. Whether it's safeguarding access to life-saving medicines or combating the next pandemics, a One He...
Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health - Part 1
February 08, 2024 08:29 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBOur wellbeing depends on the health of animals, plants and our environment. What affects one affects all the others, and increasingly so. A One Health perspective is about joining forces to find integrated solutions to common challenges such as climate change and antibiotic resistance. Join us to hear from experts at five EU scientific agencies about how we can put One Health into practice. Whether it's safeguarding access to life-saving medicines or combating the next pandemics, a One He...
EU enforcement project: excessive levels of harmful chemicals found in consumer products
December 09, 2023 20:41 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to the Safer Chemicals Podcast. In this episode, we explore an EU enforcement project that revealed concerning levels of banned chemicals in everyday consumer goods across Europe. The findings? A significant 18% non-compliance rate in various items like electrical devices, sports gear, toys, and fashion products. Join us as we discuss the project's key discoveries and recommendations with experts Karin Rumar and Maciej Baranski. They shed light on the presence of harmful substances ...
Unpacking 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights
December 04, 2023 19:05 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome to the Safer Chemicals Podcast. Join host Adam Elwan as he delves into the work of the European Chemicals Agency's scientific committees. In this episode, we talk about the record number of comments received for the proposed restriction of PFAS and the harmonised classification of tea tree oil. Discover the unprecedented public engagement as we explore the analysis of over 5 600 comments received on the proposed PFAS restriction. Our experts, Roberto Scazzola and Maria Ottati, shed ...
Biocidal Products Committee: Data gaps slowing down substance approvals and product authorisations
November 27, 2023 18:04 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJoin Päivi Jokiniemi and Joost van Galen in this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast. The episode focuses on the most important outcomes of the November meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Joost tells, for example, about the adopted Union authorisation opinions and explains why the Committee will continue discussing its opinion on an active substance application for bronopol in an additional virtual meeting in December 2023. He also raises the issue of data gaps and gives tips to...
Bridging the gap between scientific research and chemicals regulation
September 29, 2023 09:09 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast, we take you on a deep dive into the world of chemical safety with a spotlight on scientific research needs for the regulatory risk assessment of chemicals. Päivi Jokiniemi speaks with ECHA's experts, Wim De Coen and Fleur van Broekhuizen, who give insights into the significance of scientific research in chemical regulation. Together, they explore the fundamental questions: Why is scientific research crucial for EU chemicals regulation, and wha...
Banning creosote-treated wood: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights
September 19, 2023 18:13 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJoin Adam Elwan in the latest episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast as he welcomes the new Chair of the Risk Assessment Committee, Roberto Scazzola, and Maria Ottati, Chair of the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee. They talk about the ongoing evaluation of the universal PFAS restriction proposal, France's proposal to restrict creosote-treated wood, the impact of new CLP hazard classes, and more. Get the latest updates on chemical risk assessment and regulation in Europe. What the commi...
Biocidal Products Committee: New Chair's outlook on future challenges
September 19, 2023 17:54 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBAfter the summer break, the Biocidal Products Committee is back in business discussing the latest active substance and Union authorisation cases. In this episode, we will introduce Joost van Galen, the new Chair of the committee, who tells about his background and how it has prepared him for this new role. He also shares his thoughts about the main challenges that the committee will be facing in the coming years. In addition, we cover the most important opinions that the committee conclude...
ECHA's committees in focus: Tim Bowmer reflects on 11 years as Chair, PFAS restrictions, and future outlook
June 20, 2023 06:50 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to the Safer Chemicals Podcast, where we delve into the world of chemical risk management. In this episode, we speak with Tim Bowmer and Maria Ottati, Chairs of ECHA's Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees. They update us on the universal PFAS restriction proposal, an ambitious initiative to minimise the release of persistent chemicals. Tim Bowmer also reflects on his impressive 11 years as Chair and sheds light on the evolving regulatory landscape. Join us as we...
Enforcement Forum's impact and future: insights from the Forum's outgoing Chair
June 18, 2023 19:52 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin us in this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast as we explore the latest developments from the Enforcement Forum of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). In conversation with Katja vom Hofe, the outgoing Chair of the Forum, we reflect on the achievements and challenges faced in promoting chemical safety and enforcement. Discover how the Forum's collaborative efforts have shaped the future of chemical regulation in Europe and learn about the upcoming REACH enforcement project, REF-1...
Biocidal Products Committee: reflecting on ten years of committee work
June 12, 2023 06:09 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the June meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Our guest is the Chair of the committee, Erik van de Plassche. In this episode we cover, for example, topical active substance and Union authorisation cases. We also discuss some procedural topics related to data that is generated after an active substance has been approved as well as minor and major change applications in the context of Union authorisations. We also take a broader look at the ...
Risk Assessment Committee backs PFAS ban in firefighting foams
March 20, 2023 07:21 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTim Bowmer and María Ottati, Chairs of our committees for risk assessment and socio-economic analysis join us to share the highlights from their March 2023 meetings. On the agenda: • Restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) The universal restriction proposal prepared by the authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden was discussed for the first time in the committees. Both committees confirmed that the proposal conforms with the legal requirements o...
Biocidal Products Committee: Nitrogen generated from ambient air as a low-risk active substance
March 03, 2023 14:12 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the March meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Our guest is the Chair of the Committee, Erik van de Plassche. The main topic of the episode is the nitrogen generated from ambient air. We cover the main points of discussion and motivation for the committee’s opinion. Background The Committee prepares scientific opinions for the European Commission on biocidal active substances and on EU-wide authorisations of biocidal products. Full episo...
EU enforcement project: full compliance with EU chemicals law needed
February 21, 2023 12:04 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe Forum on Enforcement’s EU wide project on assessing REACH authorisation duties found that the majority of users of substances of very high concern (SVHC), mainly SMEs, already comply with the authorisation requirement to control risks. Inspectors from 28 European countries checked compliance with REACH authorisation requirements in the Forum REF-9 project. Authorisation applies to substances of very high concern (e.g. substances that cause cancer or are toxic to reproduction or mutagen...
What we know about (bio)degradation and safety by design of nanomaterials
December 12, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode we focus on nanomaterials, and more specifically, on how they persist in the environment and how their safety should be considered already when the products are being designed. Nanomaterials have different properties than larger materials. Producing them opens new opportunities in many fields - but they may also have different effects on our health and the environment than larger forms. The European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials, also known as EUON, recently concluded...
Limiting lead use for outdoor shooting and fishing: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees
December 07, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOur scientific committees have had their last meetings of the year and in this episode we cover the outcomes of the Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees. Tim, the Chair of the Risk Assessment Committee and Maria who chairs the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee join us. We talk about the restriction of lead ammunition for hunting and outdoor sports shooting and lead used in fishing tackle. Here, the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee adopted its opinion on the costs and ben...
Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees: Limiting lead use for outdoor shooting and fishing
December 07, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOur scientific committees have had their last meetings of the year and in this episode we cover the outcomes of the Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees. Tim, the Chair of the Risk Assessment Committee and Maria who chairs the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee join us. We talk about the restriction of lead ammunition for hunting and outdoor sports shooting and lead used in fishing tackle. Here, the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee adopted its opinion on the costs and ben...
Biocidal Products Committee: Rodent traps can be effective at controlling house mice infestations
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the November meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Our guest is the Chair of the Committee, Erik van de Plassche. The main topic of the episode is the comparative assessment of anticoagulant rodenticides. We cover the main points of discussion and motivation for the committee’s opinion. We also discuss the guidance on analysis of alternatives that was on the agenda for agreement, most interesting opinions on active substance approval and hea...
EU enforcement project to focus on imported products: Enforcement Forum November highlights
November 15, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBKatja Vom Hofe, the Chair of the Enforcement Forum joins us to shed light on the discussions of the Forum in their November meeting. We talk about: The next REACH enforcement project that will investigate how companies fulfil their registration, authorisation and restriction obligations for products and chemicals they import from outside the EU. The publication of the Forum's future advice on the enforceability of new restriction proposals under REACH. Opportunities for expanding the r...
Biocidal Products Committee: Sulphur dioxide, iodine & anticoagulant rodenticides
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBHighlights from the September 2022 meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Our guest is Erik van de Plassche, the Chair of the Committee. We talk about: Active substance approvals Properties that lead to meeting exclusion or substitution criteria, specifically persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic or very persistent and very bioaccumulative substances. Sulphur dioxide generated from sulphur by combustion for the food and feed area as well as Sulphur dioxide released from sodium metab...
Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBTim Bowmer and Maria Ottati, Chairs of our committees for risk assessment and socio-economic analysis join us to share the highlights from their September meetings. On the agenda: Restricting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clay targets for shooting The restriction prevents further environmental emissions of these toxic and very persistent substances that build up in people and animals. Many PAHs are also known to cause cancer. Restriction of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) The ...
Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees' highlights
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBTim Bowmer and Maria Ottati, Chairs of our committees for risk assessment and socio-economic analysis join us to share the highlights from their September meetings. On the agenda: Restricting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clay targets for shooting The restriction prevents further environmental emissions of these toxic and very persistent substances that build up in people and animals. Many PAHs are also known to cause cancer. Restriction of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) The...
Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees: Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBTim Bowmer and Maria Ottati, Chairs of our committees for risk assessment and socio-economic analysis join us to share the highlights from their September meetings. On the agenda: Restricting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clay targets for shooting The restriction prevents further environmental emissions of these toxic and very persistent substances that build up in people and animals. Many PAHs are also known to cause cancer. Restriction of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) The ...
OECD – 50 years of improving chemical safety worldwide
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 2022, the Chemicals Programme of the OECD – the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – celebrates its 50th anniversary. The aim of the programme has been to improve chemical safety worldwide. In this episode, we’ll speak with Bob Diderich, Head of the Environment, Health and Safety Division of the OECD. We first have a look back and reflect on some of the successes of the organisation before going into more details on what still needs to be done to further harmonise ch...
Record number of opinions adopted in June meeting of the Biocidal Products Committee
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the June 2022 meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Our guest again is the Chair of the Committee, Erik van de Plassche. The Biocidal Products Committee prepares scientific opinions for the European Commission on biocidal active substances and on EU-wide authorisations of biocidal products. In June 2022, the Committee adopted a record number of opinions, altogether nine opinions on Union Authorisations and five concerning active substance ...
Record number of opinions adopted in June meeting of the Biocidal Products Committee
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the June 2022 meeting of our Biocidal Products Committee. Our guest again is the Chair of the Committee, Erik van de Plassche. The Biocidal Products Committee prepares scientific opinions for the European Commission on biocidal active substances and on EU-wide authorisations of biocidal products. In June 2022, the Committee adopted a record number of opinions, altogether nine opinions on Union Authorisations and five concerning active substance ...
EU projects and transparency: Enforcement Forum June meeting highlights
June 21, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBKatja vom Hofe, the Chair of the Enforcement Forum joins us. She is just out of the Forum’s June meeting, and will be sharing the highlights. We talk about the Forum's upcoming and on-going enforcement projects, including preliminary results of an EU-wide project on REACH authorisation (REF-9) where inspectors conducted more than 450 inspections to control REACH authorisation requirements for substances of very high concern. Also in this episode, an update on the follow-up of a Forum proje...
Group assessment identifies need to restrict more than 30 bisphenols
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBBisphenols are widely used and many are also known endocrine disruptors, which means that they can affect the hormonal systems of people and animals. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is probably the most known chemical in this group. It has been used since the 1960s in many consumer goods like re-usable plastic tableware, plastic bottles, CDs and sports equipment, such as helmets. Due to its harmful properties, BPA’s use has already been limited. But it’s not a secret that when authorities have regula...
Glyphosate, lead and silver: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees Highlights - June 2022
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBTim Bowmer and Maria Ottati, Chairs of our committees for risk assessment and socio-economic analysis join us for this episode to give us the highlights from their June meetings. We talk about two opinions on harmonised classification and labelling adopted by the Risk Assessment Committee: glyphosate, a common herbicide used in agriculture and horticulture to combat weeds and silver, used as an antimicrobial in biocidal products like disinfectants and preservatives. Glyphosate has had a lo...
EU Green Deal: paving the way for greener and safer chemicals
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMartin Hojsík, a Slovak activist, environmental expert and Member of the European Parliament joins us for this episode. He is a Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and Vice-Chair of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport. He is the European Chemicals Agency’s so-called 'liaison MEP', the one following the agency's work in the environment committee and overall in the European Parliament. In the European Parliament, his wo...
Highlights from the March 2022 Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees
March 22, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the first 2022 meetings of the Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC). We interviewed the Chairs of the two committees, Tim Bowmer (RAC) and Maria Ottati (SEAC). Both Committees are made up of scientists nominated by EU Member States but appointed by the management Board of ECHA in their personal capacity and both have observers from different EU organisations representing civil society, academia and industry. They ...
Highlights from the March 2022 Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees
March 22, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBThis episode gives you the highlights from the first 2022 meetings of the Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC). We interviewed the Chairs of the two committees, Tim Bowmer (RAC) and Maria Ottati (SEAC). Both Committees are made up of scientists nominated by EU Member States but appointed by the management Board of ECHA in their personal capacity and both have observers from different EU organisations representing civil society, academia and industry. They ...
Highlights from the March 2022 Biocidal Products Committee
March 11, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis episode covers the highlights from the first Biocidal Products Committee meeting in 2022, with Erik van de Plassche, Chair of ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee. The Biocidal Products Committee prepares scientific opinions for the European Commission on biocidal active substances and on EU-wide authorisations of biocidal products. The Commission takes the final decisions based on the opinions they receive from the Biocidal Products Committee. You will get an overview on active substan...
Protecting our drinking water and food – EU restriction of PFAS in firefighting foams
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, we speak with Peter van der Zandt, ECHA’s Risk Management Director about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS in short. These so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are a family of over 4 000 synthetic chemicals that have been and continue to be widely used by society. The problem though is that their use has resulted in worldwide environmental pollution and human exposure. They are called forever chemicals because they resist degradation, and some can be easily transported...
Highlights from the December 2021 Biocidal Products Committee
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWhen companies apply to get their biocidal active substances approved or have their biocidal products authorised across the whole EU, individual EU member states check and evaluate the applications. Then, it is the Biocidal Products Committee that forms an opinion on the evaluation. These opinions are sent to the European Commission which takes the final decision on whether or not to approve the substance for biocidal use. Listen to Erik van de Plassche, Chair of the Biocidal Products Co...
Most inspected products sold online do not comply with EU chemicals law
December 08, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode covers an EU-wide project where national authorities inspected nearly 6 000 products sold online in the EU and EEA. The project looked at different webshops and online marketplaces and whether they followed the rules set by EU chemicals legislation. The inspections covered both professional products such as lead used for welding and consumer goods like textiles, leather, toys, and jewellery. The project found that most of the inspected products did not comply with the law. ...
Assessing chemicals in groups: faster action on harmful chemicals
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIf you imagine chemicals as being stars in the sky, together they form a universe of substances, some closer to each other and others further apart with different properties and hazard profiles. To help map this universe and speed up the identification of chemicals that need to be regulated, ECHA currently assesses them in groups. This means that we put structurally similar chemicals together, with the assumption that they are likely to have a similar hazard and can be used in a similar way...
Making tattoos and permanent make-up safer
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBTattoos are a popular form of body art – at least 12 % of Europeans have them. In the 18-35 age group, twice as many are likely to have a tattoo. The health risks of using dirty needles to inject the inks have been under scrutiny for a long time. Now, their chemical-related concerns have also been analysed and their risks have been regulated at the EU level. To protect European citizens, thousands of hazardous chemicals found in tattoo inks and permanent make-up are restricted in the EU un...
Nanomaterials in EU waste streams
November 15, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBA recent study has looked at product lifecycles, waste recycling and the circular economy for nanomaterials. Its findings show that we don’t currently have a full picture of how nanomaterials in products – and consequently in waste streams – may impact our health or the environment. These knowledge gaps make it difficult to know how to recycle, treat or dispose of nanomaterials efficiently once products containing them are no longer used and become waste. In this episode, we speak with t...
Highlights from the October Biocidal Products Committee
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhen companies apply to get their biocidal active substances approved or have their biocidal products authorised across the whole EU, it is the Biocidal Products Committee that checks them and forms an opinion on the applications. The opinions are then sent to the European Commission which takes the final decision on the applications. In this episode, we interview Erik van de Plassche, Chair of ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee. We focus on the October meeting of the committee which cover...
Highlights from the October Biocidal Products Committee
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhen companies apply to get their biocidal active substances approved or have their biocidal products authorised across the whole EU, it is the Biocidal Products Committee that checks them and forms an opinion on the applications. The opinions are then sent to the European Commission which takes the final decision on the applications. In this episode, we interview Erik van de Plassche, Chair of ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee. We focus on the October meeting of the committee which cover...
SCIP: transparency on hazardous chemicals in products
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe SCIP database aims to improve transparency on the use of substances of very high concern (SVHCs), also known as Candidate List substances, in all products on the EU market. It can help consumers to make more informed purchasing choices and waste operators to further develop the re-use of articles and the recycling of materials. It can also be seen as a driver for substitution to get these extremely hazardous substances out from products, wherever possible. In this episode, we interview ...
Restriction of lead in outdoor shooting: Hans Steinkellner, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBLead has been used in ammunition for hunting and sports shooting and in fishing tackle for centuries. It is estimated that each year around 100 000 tonnes of lead is dispersed into the EU environment from these uses. The European Chemicals Agency has looked into the possible risks from these uses to wildlife, livestock, the environment, and human health. It concluded that there are risks that are not adequately controlled and need to be addressed at the EU level. We interviewed representati...
Restriction of lead in outdoor shooting: David Scallan, European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE)
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBLead has been used in ammunition for hunting and sports shooting and in fishing tackle for centuries. It is estimated that each year around 100 000 tonnes of lead is dispersed into the EU environment from these uses. The European Chemicals Agency has looked into the possible risks from these uses to wildlife, livestock, the environment, and human health. It concluded that there are risks that are not adequately controlled and need to be addressed at the EU level. We interviewed representati...
Restriction of lead in outdoor shooting: Philip Taylor, ELEY Limited
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBLead has been used in ammunition for hunting and sports shooting and in fishing tackle for centuries. It is estimated that each year around 100 000 tonnes of lead is dispersed into the EU environment from these uses. The European Chemicals Agency has looked into the possible risks from these uses to wildlife, livestock, the environment, and human health. It concluded that there are risks that are not adequately controlled and need to be addressed at the EU level. We interviewed representati...
Restriction of lead in outdoor shooting: Ruth Cromie Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT)
March 24, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBLead has been used in ammunition for hunting and sports shooting and in fishing tackle for centuries. It is estimated that each year around 100 000 tonnes of lead is dispersed into the EU environment from these uses. The European Chemicals Agency has looked into the possible risks from these uses to wildlife, livestock, the environment, and human health. It concluded that there are risks that are not adequately controlled and need to be addressed at the EU level. We interviewed representati...
Restriction of lead in outdoor shooting: Niels Kastrup, Danish Hunting Academy
March 24, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBLead has been used in ammunition for hunting and sports shooting and in fishing tackle for centuries. It is estimated that each year around 100 000 tonnes of lead is dispersed into the EU environment from these uses. The European Chemicals Agency has looked into the possible risks from these uses to wildlife, livestock, the environment, and human health. It concluded that there are risks that are not adequately controlled and need to be addressed at the EU level. We interviewed representati...
Restriction of lead in outdoor shooting: Nina Mikander, UN Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water Birds (AEWA)
March 24, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBLead has been used in ammunition for hunting and sports shooting and in fishing tackle for centuries. It is estimated that each year around 100 000 tonnes of lead is dispersed into the EU environment from these uses. The European Chemicals Agency has looked into the possible risks from these uses to wildlife, livestock, the environment, and human health. It concluded that there are risks that are not adequately controlled and need to be addressed at the EU level. We interviewed representati...