3 Amendments of Mikael GUSTAFSSON related to 2012/2066(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. (new) whereas chemical substances acting as endocrine disrupters have oestrogenic or anti-oestrogenic effects which interferes with the function of the female reproductive system, altering hormone concentrations and menstrual cycle of women, as well as their fertility; favouring the development of uterine diseases such as fibroids and endometriosis; affecting the breast growth and lactation; and whereas such substances have been identified as risk factors responsible for girls' premature puberty, breast cancer, miscarriage and impaired fertility or infertility;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. (new) Considers that protecting women from potential risks of endocrine disrupters for their reproductive health is of utmost importance; calls therefore on the Commission to prioritise research funding to study the effects of hormone disruptors on women's health, and to support long-term studies monitoring women's health over large spans of their lives thus allowing an evidence-based assessment of the long-term and multi- generational effects of exposure to endocrine disruptors;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to carry out a systematic examination of all relevant current legislation and, where necessary, to propose new legislation so as to reduce the exposure of human beings, particularly foetusespregnant women, babies, children and teenagers, to hormone disruptors; calls on the Commission to submit legislative proposals for chemicals in textiles and building materials, and stresses in particular the importance of reviewing legislation on materials and products intended to come into contact with food, so as to reduce human exposure to endocrine disruptors;