European Parliament Seeking New Restrictions on Pesticides in Ag Imports
The European Parliament's Environment Committee this week passed a sustainable pesticides regulation that could set new limits on imported agricultural goods and food products, along with other pesticide-related bans. The measures, approved 47-37, with 2 abstentions, would require the European Commission to “examine the differences in the use of pesticides” on imported agricultural and agri-food products by 2025 and potentially propose measures to “ensure imports meet EU-equivalent standards,” the European Parliament said in a news release. It also would prohibit exports of pesticides not approved in the EU.
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The European Parliament is expected to officially adopt the measures during the November plenary session. Members then will begin negotiations with EU member states on the proposal.