A new scientific analysis of toxicity data for the fungicide fluazinam has raised fresh concerns about how pesticides are evaluated in Europe. Researchers found that harmful brain development effects were hidden during the approval process.
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EU Reform of pesticide approval faces criticism: Researchers warn of weakened safety standards
The EU sets the global standard for pesticide regulation. However, many believe that the current approval process is in need of reform. A new legislative package aims to simplify the process. From the researchers’ perspective, the package poses significant risks to the environment and human health. In an article in the journal Science, an international research team from 27 European research institutions, led by the University of Freiburg, warns that key protective mechanisms could be weakened. At the same time, the authors highlight ways to make authorization procedures more efficient without endangering environmental and health protection. Carsten Brühl, from the RPTU, is one of the co-authors.
Continue readingEuropean Commission proposes indefinite approval of pesticide active substances
The European Commission has proposed a “Food and Feed Safety Omnibus” regulation that includes a shift toward indefinite approval for most active substances in pesticides, except in specific cases involving the most hazardous substances.
Continue readingPosition as Scientist in mixture risk assessment at Ecotox Centre
The Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology (Ecotox Centre), located at Eawag in Dübendorf and EPF Lausanne is hiring a scientist in the field of mixture risk assessment. Position starts in early spring 2023.
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