MEP to press European Commission on neonicotinoids

British Liberal MEP Chris Davies this week will press the European Commission to consider restrictions on certain neonicotinoid pesticides, in light of recent findings that the insecticides may pose risks to bees, EU Food Law reports. In a notice document and meeting agenda posted online, Davies says he will raise the issue with commission officials during the Jan. 23-24 meeting of the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee.

Source: Agra Net, 22 January 2013
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