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EU published new guidance on identifying endocrine disruptors
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published their guidance on how to identify substances with endocrine disrupting properties in pesticides and biocides.
The European Commission tasked…
New plant breeding techniques concern law interpretation, European Commission says
The future of new plant breeding techniques (NPBTs) at the EU level lies in the European Court of Justice’s interpretation of existing law, Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis told EURACTIV.com, adding that the executive will act accordingly…
EU to vote on neonicotinoids ban on April 27
The Directorate General for Health (DG Sante) of the European Commission has confirmed that EU Member States will be invited to vote on its proposal to ban all outdoor uses of neonicotinoids on 27 April.
European Commission restricted the…
Endocrine disruptors criteria will apply in EU from October
On April 20th, 2018 the Official Journal of the European Union has published COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2018/605 of 19 April 2018 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 by setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine…
Potato Blight Trends in Europe: EuroBlight 2017 Results
The EuroBlight project is examining the ongoing evolution of the potato late blight pathogen (Phytophthora infestans).
In 2017, almost 1500 samples from 16 countries in Europe were genotyped.
The results indicate that new clones continue…
EU General Court annuls the decision on genetically modified soybean products
The General Court annuls the decision whereby the Commission rejected an application for review of the marketing authorisation granted to products containing genetically modified soybeans
The effects of GMOs on human or animal health may…
EU-wide protection plan set out to save at-risk bee populations
MEPs are to set out a Pan-European long-term survival strategy that involves potential bans on all harmful pesticides, tightening up checks to eliminate fake honey imports and promoting the health benefits of honey.
The European political push…
EU Parliament sets up special committee on pesticide authorisation process
The European Parliament has adopted the mandate of a special committee to look into the EU’s authorisation procedure for pesticides.
The special committee is a response to concerns raised about the risk posed by the herbicide substance…
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