Use your right to ask If you suspect that a product that you buy may contain chemicals that could be harmful, you have the right to ask for information about them. READ MORE
Alternatives to animal testing Chemicals need to be tested so that they are safe to use. This means that we need scientific information on chemicals to understand how they may affect people and the environment. There are many ways to obtain this data. READ MORE
First aid for chemical exposure Poisons are substances that cause harm when you ingest them, breathe them in or they come into contact with your skin or eyes. Even if you are extremely careful and make sure your chemicals are stored out of reach, exposure can still happen. If it does, your national poison centre is there to help you. READ MORE
Industry to register chemicals There are thousands of different chemicals on the market. Those used in Europe above one tonne need to be registered so we can know more about their potential impact on our health and the environment. READ MORE
Search for chemicals Have a look at our unique database to find out more about chemicals used daily in Europe. READ MORE
How are chemicals controlled? Life would not exist without chemicals - they are present in us, all around us, and in every product we buy. The European Union has the most ambitious chemicals laws in the world to protect us. Both companies and authorities have a role to play to improve safety. READ MORE
Understand the labels Warning symbols and specific colours on the labels of products provide information about the damage a particular substance or mixture can cause to your health or to the environment. READ MORE