Commission presents scientific criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in the pesticides and biocides areas

Author (Corporate)	European Commission: DG Communication
Series Title	Press Release
Series Details	IP/16/2152 (15.06.16)
Publication Date	15/06/2016
Content Type	News
	On 15 June 2016 the European Commission presented criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in the field of plant protection products and biocides. The Commission proposed to the European Council and the European Parliament to adopt a strong science-based approach to the identification of endocrine disruptors and to endorse the World Health Organisation (WHO) definition.
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-2152_en.htm
Related Links	ESO: Background information: Endocrine disruptors: motion of censure on the Commission lapsed http://www.europeansources.info/record/endocrine-disruptors-motion-of-censure-on-the-commission-lapsed/ European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/16/2151, 15.06.16: Frequently Asked Questions: Endocrine disruptors http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-2151_en.htm EurActiv, 15.06.16: Pesticide industry critical of endocrine disruptors criteria http://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/pesticide-industry-critical-of-endocrine-disruptors-criteria/ EUObserver, 16.06.16: Doctors and NGOs slam EU bill on hormone disruptors https://euobserver.com/environment/133850
Subject Categories	Business and Industry
Countries / Regions	Europe