Opinion on the EU-wide Framework for endocrine disruptors, drafted by Dr Uno Silberg, member of Kose Municipality Council (Estonia) was adopted unanimously at the 23rd meeting of the European Committee of the Regions' Commission for Natural Resources (NAT) held in Gozo, Malta on 28 March 2019.
In his opinion, Dr Silberg among other things underlines the need to update EU's approach regarding endocrine disruptors as fast as possible, emphasizing the link between exposure to such substances and ailments in humans (male reproductive health, IQ loss…) and adverse effects they have on the environment.
Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances that alter the functioning of the endocrine system and negatively affect the health of humans and animals. The European Commission’s Communication "Towards a comprehensive European Union framework on endocrine disruptors", published on 7 November last year, provides a comprehensive EU framework on endocrine disruptors, describing key issues, taking stock of what has been achieved so far and outlining concrete steps to be taken in the future.
Dr Silberg’s opinion is due to be adopted at the 134th CoR plenary session, which will take place on 26 and 27 June 2019 in Brussels.
During the meeting, CoR members were also addressed by the President of Malta, Ms Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca and the European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Mr Karmenu Vella.
