Buprofezin food crop ban expected soon

An EU ban on using a potentially carcinogenic pesticide on food crops is likely to come into force by the end of the year, ENDS has learned.

Hans Muilerman, chemicals coordinator for NGO PAN Europe, said a draft document banning buprofezin was agreed by member state experts in the European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed in October. It now needs to be sent to the World Trade Organization so other states can comment on it.