One of the popular grain treaters may be banned in Europe

It is possible that the European Commission may not extend the permit for the use in agriculture of such a well-known and effective seed treatment agent as fludioxonil. This was stated by the representative of the German plant protection service of the regional council of Stuttgart, Dr. Jonathan Mühleisen, Agrarheute reports. This active ingredient has been on the world market since 1993. It is currently contained in several chemicals used to develop various grain crops. However, as the reporter Karl Bockholt reported, in November last year the EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA) presented a report on the danger of using this agent for humans. In particular, it says that it can lead to serious problems with the human endocrine system, as well as disrupt the natural functioning of important hormones and cause corresponding diseases. Mühleisen noted that the consequences of the forced refusal of this seed treatment agent in the future are difficult to assess. Bockholt recalled that ...