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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-10-25"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Endocrine disrupters2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20001025.12.3-297"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-10-25-Speech-3-2982
lpv:speaker	lp:Catherine Stihler2
lpv:spoken text	"I think anyone listening to this debate who has never heard of endocrine disrupters would be forgiven for thinking that endocrine disrupters were more to do with some science fiction horror story than their own public health. Yet the reality is that this is a critical public health and animal health issue. Presently, Community chemicals legislation fails to address the risk that endocrine disrupters pose. It is a worrying fact that the human body contains more than 100 chemicals which were not present 50 years ago. Numerous female health problems have been linked to exposure to endocrine-disrupting substances. There is also a possible link between such substances – as other colleagues this evening have mentioned – with increased incidences of breast cancers, other cancers and the lowering of sperm count. The impact this may have on the health and reproduction of both humans and wildlife is worrying, with children, pregnant workers and other vulnerable workers being some of the most sensitive groups. A further problem is the fact that it is almost impossible to set limit values for hormone-mimicking substances. From the consumer's point of view it has been suggested that the balance of proof be changed to require manufacturers to prove at least a reasonable certainty of no harm before putting any product on the market. Wider availability of information is also recommended under the right-to-know principle. There is a need for more research to enable us to act quickly, effectively and with certainty. The need for a European strategy is critical. That is why this report is so important. More information, more public awareness and, most importantly, more research is what is needed. I thank the rapporteur for this report and I recommend it to the House."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Labour Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Hungary Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2000-02-18--2002-01-14)3 member; PECH (2000-03-17--2002-01-14)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Stihler (PSE )."1

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