By Ann Cahill, Europe Correspondent

THE world’s top scientists appealed yesterday for new regulations on everyday chemicals which they say are making 15% of European couples infertile.

They claim they regulations are also causing a quarter of the population to suffer allergies and have tripled birth defects in the past 20 years.

Professor Dominique Belpomme, representing 500 scientists, warned: Chemical pollution represents a serious threat to children and to man’s survival.

Since our own health, that of our children and of future generations is under threat, the human race itself is in serious danger. The French cancer expert was one of 30 people and organisations putting their case for and against REACH, the proposed new laws on chemicals drawn up by the European Commission.

At present only new chemicals have to be assessed for their effects on people’s health and the environment, which makes up less than 3% of those in everyday use.

The chemicals, used in everything from air fresheners and glues to furniture and ceramics, would have to be tested and registered. Read more...

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