Residues of pesticides that have been banned here for years are being found on a large scale on fruit, rice, spices, and tea entering the Netherlands from countries outside Europe. This is evident from new figures based on inspections by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). According to critics, it shows what awaits Europe on a larger scale when the controversial Mercosur trade agreement comes into full force.
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The High Court rejected the appeal of a trade union seeking the annulment of the suspension order. The Government could legally adopt this law, which was found to be in conformity with EU law and based on sound scientific data.
Residues of pesticides that have been banned here for years are being found on a large scale on fruit, rice, spices, and tea entering the Netherlands from countries outside Europe. This is evident from new figures based on inspections by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). According to critics, it shows what awaits Europe on a larger scale when the controversial Mercosur trade agreement comes into full force.