SECTORAL POLICIES / Environment

According to PAN Germany and HEAL, assessment of carcinogenicity is distorted for 40% of pesticides in EU

Brussels, 21/10/2019 (Agence Europe)

Carcinogenicity assessments of pesticide active substances in the EU are not carried out in accordance with the applicable EU and OECD guidelines for 40% of active substances, which could lead to continued exposure of farmers and consumers to carcinogenic pesticides, according to a report published on 21 October by the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Germany and HEAL (Health & Environment Alliance).

The report, commissioned by these NGOs from toxicologist Peter Clausing, is based on the...