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Endocrine disruptors

We are exposed on a daily basis to numerous chemicals that may have unwanted effects on our health and the environment. Among these are substances that can interfere with the body’s hormonal (endocrine) system. These substances are known as endocrine disruptors (ED).

Factsheet - Endokrine Disruptoren (PDF, 650 kB, 30.06.2024)

Endocrine disruptors

(www.bag.admin.ch)

Valproate

Risks of congenital malformations and developmental disorders when used during pregnancy
 

Depakine scandal – Analysis of the situation in Switzerland (PDF, 996 kB, 06.12.2019)Report of the Federal Council in response to postulate 18.3092 (Maury Pasquier Liliane, Councillor to the States, 7 March 2018)

The report is available in German and French.

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