EU Faces Pressure Over Exports of Banned Pesticides to Developing Regions
The European Union continues to export pesticides banned within its own borders to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, drawing increasing criticism and calls for a complete export ban.Each year, over 120,000 tonnes of such pesticides are shipped outside the EU, despite their prohibition for use on European farms.Current EU regulations require companies to submit export notifications detailing intended uses and shipment volumes, but there are no further controls once the products leave the bloc.This regulatory gap has raised concerns among public health advocates and political actors.Reports have linked these exported pesticides to significant health risks.A Greenpeace study found... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 07:02 LONDON
