EU Plans to Weaken Pesticide Rules ‘Unlawful’, Experts Say

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By Clare CarlileJan 27, 2026, 3:33 pm22 pts
Plans by the European Commission to scrap routine checks on pesticide safety would break EU law, according to a new legal opinion published today (27 January). The Commission announced plans in December to “simplify” regulations for pesticides, including ditching requirements for all pesticides to be…

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EU Plans to Weaken Pesticide Rules ‘Unlawful’, Experts Say

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