Welcome to the Greenpeace European Unit

Europe is at a crucial time in its development of chemical policy and the European Commission has proposed what can be considered the most comprehensive system of chemicals regulation in the world.

Wearing perfume exposes us to chemicals that can enter the body, aren't easily broken down and may have unwanted health effects. The goal of this investigation was to quantify the use of two groups of chemicals – phthalates and synthetic musks –...

This report demonstrates that there are no technical, economic or resource barriers to supplying 1.1% of the world’s electricity needs from solar power alone by 2020; and this against the challenging backdrop of a projected near doubling of...

A Report on the use of GMOs and genetically modified food ingredients in the European Food Industry. Based on GM policy statements of top ranked retailers and food and drink producers in Europe.

Greenpeace found hazardous chemicals in house dust (2001) and in rainwater (2003). The logical question that follows is: could hazardous chemicals also end up in our bodies? Researchers in Sweden, Germany and the USA say yes. In 2004, Greenpeace...

Background on proposed EU chemical policy reform and how it needs to be amended to achieve it goals.