NGOs announce to take legal action in the European Union against the renewal of the authorization of the herbicide for ten years

The measurement does not pass. Environmental NGOs announced on Tuesday, November 21, their intention to take legal action in the European courts to challenge Brussels’ decision to renew the authorization of glyphosate in the European Union for ten years.

The European Commission announced last week that it would renew the authorization of the controversial herbicide, after a vote in which member states failed to reach a majority. Brussels is expected to formally adopt its decision over the next two weeks, before the current authorization expires on December 15.

The Secret Toxique coalition is in full swing

The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe association is preparing to challenge this decision, as soon as it comes into force, before the Court of Justice of the EU, in association with four NGOs (Future Generations, PAN Germany, PAN Pays -Bas and Global 2000).

“This re-approval directly contradicts the conclusions of many independent scientists on the effects of glyphosate (…) It contravenes European legislation on pesticides, which prioritizes health and the protection of biodiversity”argued the executive director of PAN Europe, Martin Dermine.

Secret Toxique, a coalition of 80 associations committed against pesticides deemed dangerous for the environment, also announced that it wanted to submit an appeal for annulment to the EU courts, in a separate procedure.