The much-anticipated review of three neonicotinoid pesticides that are currently subject to EU restrictions has been delayed until the Autumn by the European Food Safety Authority....
Meat inspectors have warned that changes wanted by the European Commission might cause sick animals to enter the food chain. Inspectors that have to ensure that...
A number of environmental organisations have appealed to the European Court of Justice to defend the ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, imposed by the European Union because...
Almost 60% of food experts at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have some kind of link with the companies that they are tasked with regulating,...
Biotechnology giant Monsanto is considering reverting back to selling conventional seeds and chemicals in Europe, due to policy uncertainty and opposition from some member states. It...
A majority of EU member states have backed proposals to restrict the use of a fourth insecticide that scientists have found is harmful to honeybees. Experts...
Two studies have revealed that the use of some agricultural pesticides, even at normal levels, can cause biodiversity loss and impact invertebrates in Europe and overseas...