Chemical pollution remains one of the world’s most under-recognised crises. Dr Marcos A. Orellana, UN special rapporteur on toxics and human rights since 2020, talks to EUobserver about the wide gap between the science and the political will, the hidden risks of hazardous chemicals.
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    Which regulatory controls?

    European chemical legislation is seen as some of the strictest in the world. Do you think the laws currently in place are enough, or do you fear the weakening of protections in the name of simplification? Orellana: The EU and its member states have been leaders internationally in controlling chemicals and toxic pollution.

    eg forever chemicals like PFAS

    Yeah, this isn’t about vegan sausage names, it is really important not to go backwards by deregulating this!