The EU is working on updating existing rules on the safety of toys.

The objectives:
🛡️ increasing protection against harmful chemicals
📉 reducing the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU, especially online

The Council adopted its position today → europa.eu/!PTMtDG

Climate change is worsening floods, droughts, and water quality, threatening our health. 🌍💧

The #EEA 's new report highlights water-related impacts on health and well-being, assessing our preparedness and showcasing practical measures.

Read more here: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…

#EU_REACH - Join our webinar on 6 June 2024 to find out what you need to know about the second call for evidence on the REACH restriction proposal on chromium (VI).

Do you have questions? Send them to our expert panel in advance.
🔗 fcld.ly/webcrvicfe2t

#ChemicalSafetyEU

📢How is Europe doing in ensuring safer and more sustainable #chemicals ?
Join us on Friday 17 May for our special #EEAAskanExpert 🎙️on this important subject where we will be joined by experts from European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺
linkedin.com/events/eeaaska…

#EU HaveYourSay on #EU _CLP - We regularly publish open consultations on proposals to harmonise the #EU classification and labelling of chemicals.

Check our ongoing consultations and share your expertise.
🔗fcld.ly/clhdl1904t

#ChemicalSafetyEU

#EUJobs - Last chance to apply!

We are looking for following experts to join us in Helsinki:

➡️Scientific Officer – Ecotoxicologist and Toxicologist (2 profiles)
➡️Product Manager (IT)

Check the vacancy notices and apply until 15 May 2024. fcld.ly/ppuwyid

Celebrating #EuropeDay 🎉! This year, let's ensure our voices are heard. Your views matter, and they make an impact shaping the future of Europe in the upcoming elections. Stand with science!

#UseYourVote #EuropeanElections2024 #YourVoteMatters

#EU_REACH - 🇪🇺 Commission has requested us to broaden the scope of the REACH restriction proposal on chromium (VI) to cover at least 12 chromium (VI) substances.

We'll launch a 2nd call for evidence in June & explain its scope in webinar on 6 June 2024.🔗fcld.ly/restcrvibt

ECHA's booth at #SETACSeville will certainly be a worthwhile visit! Our scientists are sharing posters on interesting topics -new approach methodologies, #AlternativesToAnimalTesting , new #EU_CLP hazard classifications, #bee protection and biocides or gaps in regulatory science.

#OneHealth - We're proud to announce that together with ECDC, EFSA, EU EnvironmentAgency
and EU Medicines Agency, we've launched a joint framework for action to strengthen #cooperation to support the implementation of the One Health agenda in the EU!

🔗europa.eu/!DV9wFJ

#ChemicalSafetyEU - We are looking for information on alternatives to aromatic brominated flame retardants.

This will be used for the investigation report that 🇪🇺 Commission has asked us to prepare.

#EUHaveYourSay until 28 June 2024. 🔗fcld.ly/cfeabrt

#OneHealth - We're proud to announce that together with ECDC, EFSA, EU EnvironmentAgency
and EU Medicines Agency, we've launched a joint framework for action to strengthen #cooperation to support the implementation of the One Health agenda in the EU!

🔗europa.eu/!DV9wFJ

#SaferChemicalsPodcast - Listen to Executive Directors 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘤𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 and 𝘓𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘢 𝘠𝘭ä-𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘯 EU EnvironmentAgency talk about a first Europe-wide assessment of drivers & impact of chemical pollution.
🔗fcld.ly/podeeaechat

Colleagues from European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 celebrating #EuropeDay24 in Helsinki 🇪🇺🇫🇮 with the Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo #EurooppaPäivä #ChemicalSafetyEU

Join us at the #EuropeDay celebrations in Helsinki, Narinkkatori today! 🇪🇺🇫🇮 #EurooppaPäivä ☀️ #EuropeDay 24

We will be joining #EuropeDay24 in Helsinki. 👉See you on 4 May in Narinkkatori! 🇪🇺🇫🇮

Are you around #Helsinki on 4 May? Come and join #ECHA celebrating #EuropeDay . We'll be at the festivities at Narinkkatori.

European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 will be there from 13:00 until 20:00!

More on the programme @ eurooppapaiva.fi

#EU #UnitedInDiversity #ChemicalSafetyEU #20YearsTogether

Szczęśliwego Święta Narodowego!

Today, we celebrate the Polish National Day with our followers from Poland who are working with us towards #SaferChemicals .