European lawmakers voted to reject proposals allowing some pesticide residues in imported food, calling for stricter zero-tolerance policies.
Angelo Di Mambro reports for Euractiv.
In short:
- The European Parliament rejected proposals to adjust residue limits for banned pesticides like cyproconazole, spirodiclofen, and benomyl.
- Lawmakers demanded a zero-tolerance policy for pesticide residues in imported food to align with EU health and environmental standards.
- The European Commission must now withdraw the proposals, keeping current residue limits intact.
Why this matters:
Residue-free food imports protect consumer health and ensure fairness for EU farmers. Stricter regulations reflect growing public demand for food safety and environmental protection.
