EU-28: REFIT–Public Consultation on PPPs and MRLs Launched

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On November 13, 2017, the European Commission launched its public consultation (open until February 12, 2018) and stakeholder survey (open until December 31, 2017) on the REFIT evaluation of EU legislation on pesticides and pesticides residues. The public consultation aims to collect the views of citizens (EU and non-EU), stakeholders, and trading partners in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the legislation and the perceived level of protection of human and animal health and the environment. 

EU-28: REFIT–Public Consultation on PPPs and MRLs Launched

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