Experts Sound the Alarm as EU Moves to Loosen Rules on Pesticide Use
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The European Union is preparing important changes in the rules on pesticide use, but the proposals have raised concerns among doctors and researchers. The European Commission wants to simplify authorisation procedures so that farmers have faster access to products to protect crops. One of the most controversial measures would allow for unlimited approval of many substances used in agriculture.
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Experts sound the alarm as EU moves to loosen rules on pesticide use
The European Union wants to relax rules for pesticides, saying it will be easier for farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly options. But health and environmental experts say the risks are far too great.
The European Omnibus X package on pesticides and biocidal products weakens the protection of citizens, workers and the environment in the name of simplification
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