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ECPA reaction to 6th June SCoPAFF glyphosate ‘no opinion’

Renewal of the pesticide glyphosate failed to win the backing of EU Standing Committee this morning. The ‘no opinion’ from the committee is hugely disappointing. ECPA shares the sentiment voiced by Commissioner Andriukaitis last week when he said decisions should remain based on science, not political convenience. ECPA frequently hears politicians proclaim Europe has the safest food safety system in the world: with this decision all they do is cast doubt on that system, and create fear and confusion amongst Europe’s consumers: the very people the system is designed to protect. Failure to re-approve glyphosate would have significant negative repercussions for the competitiveness of European agriculture, the environment, and the ability of farmers to produce safe and affordable food.