Ecosystems and Human Health in the EU

Language

English

Main themes

Through a combination of case-studies and theoretical presentations this course examines EU sectoral policies regarding the safeguard of ecosystems and human health. They will cover inter alia:

• the regulation of chemicals (REACH, CLP, sectoral legislation (toys, cosmetics, etc.)), pesticides and biocides
• air quality policies (including industrial emissions)
• water quality policies
• biodiversity and nature policies
• selected topics of general food law (additives, GMOs, etc.).

The course pays particular attention to the relationship between science, risk regulation and law. It applies a systemic approach, underlying the links between these various policies and the main challenges the EU is facing in these areas.

Faculty or entity

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