Tag: Non-toxic design

• Zero tolerance for harmful chemicals in children’s products

  The European Commission’s proposal on the Toy Safety Regulation was a step in the right direction, especially the possibility to restrict hormone-disrupting chemicals for human health; but in our joint letter to Executive Vice-President Séjourné, we emphasise the importance of restrictions on PFAS (‘forever chemicals’) and bisphenols to protect children - the most vulnerable in our society.

• Call for experts – Chemicals in textiles

  ECOS is seeking experts on chemicals in textiles to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.

• Toward toxic-free design for a healthy circular economy

  The current paradigm of the EU separates chemical safety (health) and sustainability, but evidence shows us that we need a holistic approach. Continuing to legislate products through two separate lenses has led to a regulatory system that can be unclear and insufficiently addresses the complex barrage of anthropogenic chemicals that are being used in and emitted from products. Customers believe they are protected from chemical hazards in all products and companies can find the rules duplicative and challenging to navigate. Chemical safety, health and sustainability must be dealt with together.

• Call for experts – Furniture circularity

  ECOS is looking for experts in the field of furniture circularity to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.