New and serious cracks have appeared in the Omnibus plan to weaken the EU pesticide law. An assessment by researchers from Wageningen and Leiden universities shows that the proposal will complicate and not streamline regulation, with a shift of the burden of proof from the chemical industry to the taxpayer. A representative of the EU Commission had to admit in a hearing in the Dutch parliament that the proposal could weaken health and environmental protection. Many scientists and thousands of citizens have raised concerns. It is now up to national parliaments and ministers to decide on their input on the EU plans. It is very important that they are informed about the dangers of this proposal and you can help.
If you haven’t done it yet: Raise your voice and let the ministers know that you want better protection of health, water and biodiversity instead of weaker laws.