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EU proposes tougher rules on pesticides

source: Planet Save | Jul 13, 06 | submitted by Ryan

Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission proposed stricter rules Wednesday to regulate the use of pesticides including mandatory record-keeping of their use by farmers and a ban on aerial spraying.

EU Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner Markos Kyprianou said tougher rules were needed to improve protection of the environment and human health.


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"It will ensure an even higher level of protection ... while also offering more choice to farmers and boosting competitiveness for the industry in this field,"
- EU Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner Markos Kyprianou

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