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The chemical industry is involved in the child health Plan

09/07/2004

on July 9, 2004

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), is cooperating with the European Commission to address the main issues relating to children's illnesses caused by environmental factors.

The Plan of action, called Scale, can be a good basis to tackle these issues provided that are cimente on scientific knowledge and taking into account all the environmental factors that contribute to the generation of certain diseases.

CEFIC has been actively involved in the consultative process to determine the Plan of action. For this reason, it has valued this opportunity to cooperate with the European Commission in order to continue to work to develop and implement the Plan.

"A European Plan of action to improve children's health and the environment can provide considerable benefits to their lifestyle," says Alain Perroy, director-general of Cefic. "To do so, the plan should set up on well-founded scientific facts to make a proper assessment of the potential risk." Also, should identify and prioritize all the environmental factors including the physical, biological or chemical, those relating to lifestyle, and the socio-economic. "The commitment and collaboration of stakeholders are crucial to ensure a successful implementation of the plan".

The chemical industry is committed to improving the quality of life through their products and processes and has always taken into account for children in the risk assessment and the development of products. Through the long-range research initiative (LRI), the chemical industry undertakes independent research on the interactions between chemicals, human health and the environment.

More information: www.feique.org