Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe press release on the Swiss and German chemical producers' decision to sue the European Commission over the ban imposed on thiamethoxam, clothianidin and imidacloprid. In April this year, following EFSA’s conclusions on the high risk posed by these chemicals for bees, the Commission banned these insecticides on many crops.
Jakarta — Most paint companies in Indonesia, including some major brands, sell paint for household use containing unsafe levels of lead, according to a study of lead in decorative paint in Indonesia released today.
Pesticides Action Network (PAN) and IPEN August 2013
Executive Summary
Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) are a threat to human health and the environmentwith significant impacts on developing and transition countries. At ICCM3, a large number of countries fromall UN regions supported actions on HHPs, including developing a priority list of substances for a progressive ban and substitution with safer alternatives. Delegates supported intercessionalwork on HHPs, but there was insufficient time at ICCM3 to develop concrete proposals.
