European Parliament wants ban on Mancozeb

The European Commission will have to reconsider Mancozeb. An objection to an extension of the authorization by 1 year has been supported by the European Parliament.

On Wednesday December 443, a majority of the 18 members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the objection by Anja Hazekamp of the Party for the Animals. At the beginning of December, the MEP objected to the European Commission's intention to extend Mancozeb's admission by 1 year. The European Parliament's Environment Committee (ENVI) also commented on this negative about extending the authorization.

House of Representatives wants investigation
There is a lot of discussion about Mancozeb, partly because it is linked to Parkinson's disease. In September this was raised by the TV program Zembla. The House of Representatives wants a study to be carried out into the link between the use of crop protection products and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's. The government in the EU should also insist that this subject is included as standard in the admission and re-evaluation procedure. This is evident from a motion of the ChristenUnie that was adopted by the House of Representatives on 10 December.

Mancozeb is widely used in Dutch agriculture, including for fungal control in potatoes, onions, tulips and lilies. The admission formally expires on January 31, 2020. The European Commission decides on relocation. Since 2016, when the European approval for Mancozeb expired, this has always happened with 1 year.

Waiting for EFSA
The European Commission is awaiting the European Food Authority (EFSA) that does not yet have all the details surrounding Mancozeb clear. At the end of October, the Standing Committee on Plants Animals Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) expressed a positive opinion about extending the authorization. Nefyto dares unpredictable which way the ball will roll.

Jeanette Pennings

Jeannet has her roots in the flower bulb sector and she grew up on an agricultural company in the northern part of North Holland. As a generalist she reports for Boerenbusiness across all sectors. She is also exploring the possibilities of sponsored advertising.

j.pennings@boerenbusiness. Nl

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