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🌿 Protecting people and the #environment from harmful #hormone/#endocrine disrupting #chemicals (EDCs) and persistent chemicals like #PFAS at UK, #EU & international levels.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 17h
🎬 BBC Panorama recently explored the links between exposure to some harmful chemicals, and an increased risk of developing certain hormonal cancers in ‘Cancer Before 50: Why is it rising?’ Check out the documentary on iPlayer here 👉 buff.ly/r4jwUU8
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Panorama - Cancer Before 50: Why Is It Rising?
Rates of bowel, breast and other cancers are rising among younger generations according to NHS data. Why are more younger people getting cancer?
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
💧Earlier today, CHEM Trust attended an event in the House of Lords by @theriverstrust.bsky.social for the launch of their new ‘The State of Our Rivers Report 2026’. It was great to hear from a range of speakers on this crucial issue! Read the report here 👉 buff.ly/YXpo5np
The Duke of Wellington gives a speech to an audience in front of a large window with a view over the Thames. Behind him is a roller banner with The Rivers Trust branding on it.Laura (left) and Chloe (right) from CHEM Trust pose for a selfie in front of a tv screen showing a presentation of charts from The Rivers Trust's new report.Three clear bottles are visible on a table, each containing water from a different body of water in the UK. They give the names of the waterways, and the chemicals found in that sample.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🍂 During September, CHEM Trust was delighted to host events at the Liberal Democrat and Labour Party Conferences. 👏 A huge thank you to our excellent speakers and our event partner organisations who helped make the panels a success. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/ZOjBjP8
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CHEM Trust at the Party Conferences 2026
This year, CHEM Trust attended the Liberal Democrat and Labour Party Conferences, and we were delighted to host panel events at each. As we learn more about the scale of the chemical pollution crisis…
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
😰 A recent ingredient review of 63 toothpastes has found that over 10% contained suspected EDCs such as certain parabens and triclosan. 👍 Fortunately, almost half of the toothpastes were free from unwanted chemicals. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/CILX28O
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
@echa.europa.eu recommended that the Commission classify TFA, the smallest PFAS, as toxic to reproduction, persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) and very persistent and very mobile (vPvM). 👉 More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/fMWA63d
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The European Parliament supported the restriction on lead in gunshot. ⚠️ Lead is a toxic chemical with no safe level of exposure. This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and associated health risks. 👉 More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/fMWA63d
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A recent study of 63 toothpastes from Danish stores and online shops found almost half were free from unwanted chemicals. This is an improvement from testing in 2024, where only 10 out of 31 toothpastes were free from unwanted chemicals. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/CILX28O
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The Critical Chemicals Alliance has finalised its recommendations for the Commission, which includes a list of 49 ‘critical’ molecules. Commissioner Séjourné said the Commission will start working on a more focused list of ten critical molecules. 👉 More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/fMWA63d
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
👍 Almost half of toothpastes were free from unwanted chemicals in a recent ingredient review of 63 toothpastes by @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social. However, 8 of the products contained suspected EDCs. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/CILX28O
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Does your toothpaste contain harmful chemicals?
The Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals recently reviewed the ingredients of toothpastes for unwanted chemicals that may cause harm to health and the environment. Suspected endocrine disruptors…
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🧑‍🔬 Researchers have analysed urine samples of 150 participants in Germany between the ages of 20 and 69 and found that all samples contained a type of PFAS known as TFA. Studies have found TFA in certain food and drink, including baby food, wine and drinking water. Read more 👉 buff.ly/d1Aewdg
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A type of #PFAS, known as TFA, has been found in the blood of Europeans at higher levels than ever reported in human blood serum. This new study, commissioned by The European Greens, tested blood samples from 110 individuals from 9 European countries. 👉 More in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/x2g9YOD
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The @eeb.org and @chemsec.bsky.social, have both announced they are withdrawing from the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA). The EEB has cited serious concerns over governance, transparency and the influence of industry interest. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/x2g9YOD
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Children in the UK deserve the same protections from harmful chemicals in toys as children in the EU.  Read the full article: buff.ly/rZTweBJ Read more on the call for evidence: buff.ly/89ryaVY
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Signatories include the Society for Endocrinology, the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and @britishthyroid.bsky.social. They highlight the increased vulnerability of children to the impacts of harmful chemicals, due to the fact that their bodies are still developing.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Medical and scientific bodies urge the UK government to strengthen toy safety rules. In response to a call for evidence, they call on the government to align with the updated EU toy safety regulations to better protect children in the UK from harmful chemicals.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
👏 Swedish national authorities are developing proposals to combat emissions of a type of #PFAS known as TFA, the Swedish Chemicals Agency announced last week. TFA is widespread in the environment and has been found in our food and drinking water. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/x2g9YOD
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🧪 A new study has found TFA in 100% of urine samples of 150 participants in Germany. TFA is a type of PFAS and was recently recommended to be classified as toxic for reproduction, by @echa.europa.eu. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/d1Aewdg
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🧪The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) has announced that it is working on legislating pollution from TFA, a type of PFAS, in Sweden: buff.ly/wpNu8VZ 🧪Sainsbury's issued an urgent recall of three of its products as the OPSS says they pose a ‘serious chemical risk’: buff.ly/yCkbQfz
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Recent chemical news from the EU and UK: 🧪Residents living next to a chemical plant in Lancashire have received ‘alarming” blood testing results: buff.ly/asabzHH
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Dutch Prime Minister @robjetten.bsky.social has committed to a ban on #PFAS discharges into wastewater in response to a recent @greenpeace.nl report. 👉 Read what he had to say in our latest #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/x2g9YOD
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨 PFAS has been found in blood samples of all 110 participants of a new study commissioned by the EU political party, The Greens-EFA. A type of PFAS, TFA, was found in all participants at the highest levels ever reported in human blood serum. Read the study 👉 buff.ly/zaUsTCg
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PFAS levels in Europeans
This study with 110 volunteers was performed to assess the extent and potential health risk of PFAS exposure among Europeans. It included the analysis of four long-chain PFAS and and five…
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A type of PFAS known as TFA has been detected in 100% of urine samples of 150 participants in Germany. Participants were between the ages of 20 and 69. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/d1Aewdg
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New German study finds ‘forever chemical’ TFA in all people tested
A new study has analysed urine samples in Germany for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) for the first time, this PFAS chemical was detected in all samples.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Customers are being advised to stop using these items and return them to their local Sainsbury’s for a full refund. 📬 If you are in the UK, share this post to spread the news. More on phthalates: buff.ly/4i390N7 More on the recall: buff.ly/olqP2pJ
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Phthalates
Phthalates are a large group of chemicals commonly added to plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. They also are often used to carry fragrances, such as those added to cosmetics and ot...
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The following bags are being recalled: 👜 Tu Pu Tan Curved Top Shopper, SKU: 147160009 Item number: 147160412 👜 Tu Black Croc Winged Tote Bag, SKU: 147165985 Item number: 147166081 👜 Tu Brown Belt Handled Core Shopper, SKU: 147789683 Item number: 147789704
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨 Sainsbury’s has issued a product recall for three different bags due to containing excessive concentrations of phthalates. Some phthalates are classified as toxic to reproduction or as endocrine disruptors. Exposure has been linked to harmful impacts on human health.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
You do not need to be an expert to submit to the consultation. You could be a caregiver, parent or just concerned about children’s health. The deadline to submit is 11:59pm 06 October 2026. Find out how to submit: buff.ly/89ryaVY
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Take action on toys
Take action on toys
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The EU recently updated their regulations to ban a range of harmful chemicals from being used in toys. If we do not match the EU update, children in the UK will continue to be exposed to these harmful chemicals, while children in the EU will experience higher standards of protection.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Chemicals include: 🧪 Hormone or endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) 🧪 Hazardous bisphenols 🧪PFAS ‘the forever chemicals' Children are particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of EDCs, as their organs and systems are still developing and are therefore more sensitive to disruption.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There is just one week left to submit to the UK government’s call for evidence on toys, and here’s why you should: The UK’s toy safety rules are outdated, meaning chemicals that have been associated with irreversible, long-term harm to health can still legally be used in toys sold in the UK.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It’s always a positive when there is strong interest in an issue, a packed room, and inevitably there are more questions than time allows. It is great to know you have already met with Andy Burnham on this issue. Did you have a specific question to the panel about the research?
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#PFAS have been found in the most remote locations in the world, and they continue to pollute the planet. A new report from @chemsec.bsky.social highlights that demand for AI and data centre infrastructure could lead to a new “tidal wave” of PFAS. 🌊 More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eNODgH0
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
👀 Keep an eye out for our post-conference blog, which will be out in the next few weeks… #WaterPollution #ChemicalPollution #PFAS
CHEM Trust's panel of speakers stands in a group next to SERA's roller banner. (top left to right) Eugenie Mathieu, Anna Watson, Rob Collins. (bottom left to right) Jo Harrison, Lorraine Beavers MP.View from the back of CHEM Trust's panel event, a packed room full of people, listing to the panellists speak.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Labour Party Conference event with @serauk.bsky.social and @theriverstrust.bsky.social took place earlier today, and it was an excellent opportunity to explore the issue of chemical pollution in our waterways. Thank you to our expert speakers for an insightful and wide-ranging discussion!
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚰 PFAS levels in tap water for more than a 1/3 of the Dutch population exceed the safety value of 4.4 ng/l recommended by the by Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment @rivm-nl.bsky.social. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/74A1lWx
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Simplification Omnibus proposals are being “watered down” according to European Commissioner for Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis. In his view, simplification should adopt a “top-down” approach. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/74A1lWx
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
⏰ Our #LabourPartyConference2026 fringe event is tomorrow at 11am! 💧We’re partnering with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social to discuss the presence of #HarmfulChemicals in our waterways, and what can be done to address it. ☕️ Refreshments provided Find out more: buff.ly/7Bxcuxd
Infographic with event details: Monday 28th September 11:00-12:00 Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Ln, L1 3BT
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚨 8 of the top 10 #PFAS producers are preparing to ramp up production, warns @chemsec.bsky.social in a recent report. The producers are driven by a demand for data centre infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and lithium-ion battery materials. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eNODgH0
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DEFRA has said it will tighten limits on PFOS and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 👉 buff.ly/K1iZfnL Chair of the UK Parliament’s environmental audit committee, MP Toby Perkins, called reports that AI could drive a new wave of PFAS production “extremely alarming”. 👉 buff.ly/A1ADe2e
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
PFAS news you may have missed: UN special rapporteur presented a report on forever chemicals and human rights 👉 buff.ly/fySimxZ A study on French mothers and daughters spanning three decades showed a decrease in levels of two restricted PFAS in blood samples 👉 buff.ly/edd5G8k
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🧪The Zero Pollution stakeholder platform will now have a bigger focus on chemical pollution, following its recent relaunch. 19 new members have been added including Cefic and CHEM Trust. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/74A1lWx
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A new report from NGO @chemsec.bsky.social finds that PFAS producers intend to increase production. Anne-Sofie Bäckar, ChemSec’s Executive Director said, “Unless governments and regulators insist on a rapid phaseout, we will face a new tidal wave of forever chemicals”. Read more👉 buff.ly/eNODgH0
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New report warns that the “AI revolution” could drive a new wave of PFAS production
A new report published by environmental non-profit organisation ChemSec warns that demand from AI and data centre infrastructure could result in a new “tidal wave” of PFAS production.
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re delighted to reveal our final speaker for our Labour Party panel event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social. ‣ Lorraine Beavers MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood More details here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New blood tests found ‘really high levels’ of PFAS in residents living near the AGC chemicals plant in Thornton-Cleveleys. Residents were told they could have an increased risk of developing serious health conditions from exposure to a specific type of PFAS, called PFOA. Read more: buff.ly/dRU7rgd
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We’re excited to reveal two more panellists for our Labour Party event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social ‣ Dr Anna Watson, Director of Policy and Advocacy at CHEM Trust ‣ Dr Rob Collins, Director of Policy and Science at The Rivers Trust More info here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
For more details, and to RSVP, check out our blog 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
👏 We’re pleased to announce our first two fantastic speakers for our Labour Party panel event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social. ‣ Eugenie Mathieu, Nature Stewardship Lead, Aviva Investors ‣ Jo Harrison, Asset Management Director, United Utilities
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A new study has found a correlation between elevated PFAS in the blood of 1734 Flemish residents and health impacts such as higher cholesterol and impaired kidney function. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/7x92qeX
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🧪Recent testing by @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has found 8 out of 19 sports and kinesiology tapes tested contained PFAS. All 8 tapes contained illegal PFAS at levels above permitted limits. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/KECQUT8
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
✉️ Subscribe to Food for Thought – a newsletter sharing updates on #FoodContactMaterial policy, recent studies, and useful resources here 👉 buff.ly/mCDIq0k #foodpackaging #harmfulchemicals
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📩 The latest edition of Food for Thought is available! 🥫🧪 Featured in this edition: 📃 The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies across the EU 🥫BPA is no longer allowed in certain EU food contact materials Read it here buff.ly/sDRFqRA @zerowasteeurope.eu
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