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December 15, 2017

From: FarmingUK

EU delays blanket ban decision on neonicotinoids

The European Commission has delayed a vote on the banning of three neonicotinoids to include all outdoor crops.

Member states met at the European Commission on 12-13 December to propose an extension of the ban to all outdoor crops.

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The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (Scopaff) discussed proposals to set out a blanket ban, but no vote was taken. The issue is expected to be on the agenda again in early 2018.

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