Summary
The European Parliament opposes the renewal of bentazone approval due to groundwater contamination risks and potential reproductive toxicity. 10 23.11.2016
Other
health
environment
public safety
water management
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- There is a high risk that the substance will contaminate groundwater across Europe.
- Scientific evaluations suggest the substance may be harmful to human reproduction.
- Essential data regarding consumer risks and groundwater exposure levels are currently missing.
- The Commission is using a procedure that allows substances to be marketed before their safety is fully proven.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing regulation renewing approval of the active substance bentazone in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
Renewing the approval of the active substance bentazone
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