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- 1More than 50 pesticide ingredients fail EU safety review●BR-Recherche zu Pestiziden - Mehr als 50 Wirkstoffe scheitern an EU-Prüfung Mehr als 50 Pestizid-Wirkstoffe sind seit 20
A BR Data investigation finds that more than 50 pesticide active ingredients have failed re-approval in the EU since 2011, meaning they did not meet European safety standards. The report criticises plans by the European Commission to abolish exactly this re-approval process, with scientists warning that removing the checks could allow questionable substances back onto the market.
- 2More than 50 pesticide active ingredients fail EU review●Mehr als 50 Wirkstoffe scheitern an EU-Prüfung Mehr als 50 Pestizid-Wirkstoffe sind seit 2011 bei der Wiederzulassung in
An analysis by BR Data finds that more than 50 pesticide active ingredients have failed re-approval in the EU since 2011. The European Commission now wants to scrap exactly this review process, and scientists warn of potential health and environmental risks if it is abolished. The findings are drawing criticism of the Commission's plan.
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Brazil's electoral court, the TSE, said a congestion in its data system caused delays in the vote counting. The court acknowledged the slowdown in transmitting results and sought to reassure the public that the delay was technical and not tied to fraud. The explanation is drawing attention as Brazilians await final tallies.