A committee of experts mandated by EU member states is again due to meet on Thursday to decide on the future of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup and other leading weedkillers.
Roundup powder on sale in Ireland. \ Donal O'Leary
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After failing to secure agreement on a 10-year authorisation for glyphosate, the European Commission has put a five-year proposal to EU countries due to meet this Thursday.
Countries representing 65% of the European population must agree for any decision to be made, but France retracted its previous support, now favouring a maximum of three years.
Germany is still “in the process” of setting its position. Italy rejected the 10-year extension.
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Support from at least two of these countries is required to keep glyphosate on the market.
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Title: Disagreement remains on glyphosate renewal
A committee of experts mandated by EU member states is again due to meet on Thursday to decide on the future of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup and other leading weedkillers.
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After failing to secure agreement on a 10-year authorisation for glyphosate, the European Commission has put a five-year proposal to EU countries due to meet this Thursday.
Countries representing 65% of the European population must agree for any decision to be made, but France retracted its previous support, now favouring a maximum of three years.
Germany is still “in the process” of setting its position. Italy rejected the 10-year extension.
Support from at least two of these countries is required to keep glyphosate on the market.
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