Belgian political party proposes to eliminate pesticides containing PFAS

Earlier this year, the opposition party proposed an immediate ban on pesticides containing PFAS, but the resolution was not passed. In response, the ruling party majority drafted their own motion, requiring the government to clearly identify the specific types of PFAS-containing pesticides currently authorized for use in households, agriculture, industry, and other sectors, and to develop a corresponding phased elimination strategy. Furthermore, the plan must also consider the availability of feasible alternatives to avoid unnecessary disruptions to the agricultural sector. Given the health risks associated with these pesticides, the ruling party emphasized the need for additional measures. They also stressed that the issue could no longer be ignored, and that the elimination process must be reasonable, balancing the practical needs of agriculture with coordination efforts at the European level. They advocated for a unified European response strategy to ensure that farmers and ...