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Opposition to Increased Pesticide Residue Limits in Honey

by name voted on 18.12.2025

Summary

The motion opposes increasing the allowed levels of the pesticide acetamiprid in honey due to risks to human health and pollinators.
10 18.12.2025
Resolution
health
environment
agri-foodstuffs
protection of animals

Key points

  • The motion opposes a proposal to increase the allowed amount of the pesticide acetamiprid in honey.
  • Scientific studies indicate that acetamiprid may cause harm to human reproductive health and brain development.
  • The substance is documented to be highly toxic to various pollinators, including solitary bees and honeybee queens.
  • The proposed regulation is viewed as exceeding the Commission's legal authority and violating existing EU food safety laws.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acetamiprid, aclonifen, deltamethrin, oxathiapiprolin and potassium phosphonates in or on certain products
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