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Opposition to Increasing Flutianil Residue Limits in Food

Summary

This motion opposes a proposal to increase allowed pesticide residue levels for flutianil in various fruits and vegetables, citing significant health and environmental risks.
9 24.03.2022
Other
trade
health
environment
agri-foodstuffs
water management

Key points

  • The draft regulation proposes significantly increasing the allowed residue limits for flutianil in several crops, including apples, cherries, and strawberries.
  • There are serious concerns that flutianil acts as an endocrine disruptor and may be toxic to human organs such as the liver and kidneys.
  • The substance is considered persistent in the environment, posing risks to soil health, aquatic life, and beneficial insects like bees.
  • Scientific data is currently insufficient regarding how the breakdown products of this chemical affect drinking water safety.

Speeches

9 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Roberta METSOLA
Roberta METSOLA
PPE
0:21 min
14. Order of business
Manfred WEBER
Manfred WEBER
PPE
1:35 min
14. Order of business
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 flutianil in or on certain products
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