The European Commission has announced a proposal to harmonise maximum residue levels for pesticides in products of plant and animal origin. The proposal aims to consolidate and simplify current ...

THE European Commission is to consider possible changes to the Common Agricultural Policy in order to discourage pesticide use because of its risks to human health.

The Food and Veterinary Office of the European Commission (EC) has published the report of the year 2000 pesticide residue monitoring programme. The report highlights the results of the analysis ...

Ex-minister's fury as tough pesticide controls rejected. Colin Brown, Deputy Political Editor. Thursday 10 August 2006 00:00 BST. Comments. Your support helps us to tell the story. Read more.