Experts from the EU Member States, meeting in the PAFF Committee on Friday 23 October, supported the European Commission's proposal not to renew the authorisation for mancozeb, a highly toxic pesticide active substance. A draft implementing regulation by the Commission was under consideration.
“Victory! Europe has finally refused to renew the authorisation of mancozeb, a pesticide recognised as a probable carcinogen by European scientists!”, were the congratulatory words from MEP Eric...