The Environment Planning and Countryside Committee will discuss the proposed new European law on regulating chemicals which could lead to phasing out the most harmful chemicals. Scientists are increasingly concerned about the links between diseases like cancer and these chemicals.

Morgan Parry, Head of WWF Cymru said: "It is vital that Welsh politicians join this important debate and send a clear message to the UK Government and European Parliament that Wales wants a stronger chemical regulation that puts the interests of public health and the environment first. This can only be achieved by ensuring that the worst chemicals are identified and phased out or replacing then with safer alternatives. The current European proposal will not achieve this, as it was watered down under pressure from the chemical industry."

"Most consumers do not know that they are buying these chemicals when they do their weekly shop, and they are even less likely to be aware of the potential health impacts of them. This new proposed European Law called REACH (which stands for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) provides a once in a generation opportunity to ensure that the safety of both people and wildlife is ensured by better regulation these chemicals,"he added.

WI member Enid Jones, mother of a family that had their blood analysed by WWF for man-made chemicals will join other WI members from Pont-y-clun WI in Rhondda Cynon Taff to listen to the debate. The WI has campaigned with WWF for safer chemicals.