Brussels, 30/07/2001 (Agence Europe) - To preserve the environment and citizens' health in the Union, the European Commission is convinced, with proof in support, of the need to step up the safety assessment of the pesticide products. To that end, it intends to prepare a new proposal in view of amending current Community legislation. An interim report on the state of progress of assessment, published under Directive 91/414/EEC relating to the authorisation, use and control of pesticides...