Brussels, Belgium
May 30, 2008
USDA/FAS GAIN report number:
E48060
Report Highlights:
No political agreement was
reached at the May Agricultural Council on the Draft
proposal for the new Plant Protection Products (PPPs)
authorization rules, which will replace the existing
legislation Council Directive 91/414/EEC. Due a late change
of position by France and a slightly ambiguous position from
the Commission on new rules for pesticide authorizations a
possible political agreement was put off. The Council
instructed the Permanent Representatives Committee to find a
solution to the outstanding issues, with a view to reaching
a political agreement on a common position in June. The main
aim of the new proposal is to facilitate the current
approval and authorization procedures and to increase
harmonization while maintaining a high level of protection
for humans, animals and the environment.
Full report:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200805/146294738.pdf
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