PAN Europe publishes report revealing industry lobbying attempts to undermine EDC policy-making
Delays in EU policies attributed to the strategic placement of industry-linked experts in advisory organisations
21.03.2014 |
The report finds that nearly three-quarters of World Health Organisation (WHO) experts as well as more than half of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) experts have ties with industry. This is found to be a major factor in the delays in EU policies that could protect citizens and consumers from harmful chemicals in our daily environment. Read the full report here.
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