Sustainable use of pesticides - Implementation report
The EP adopted in plenary on 12 February 2019 a resolution on the basis of the
report by Ms. Jytte Guteland on the implementation of SUD. The lengthy
resolution highlights the numerous issues linked to pesticide use and dependency
(e.g. pest resistance, high input dependency for farmers, poisoning aquatic
life) and makes reference to the many contemporary scientific studies linking
the use of pesticides to the ongoing decline in biodiversity (birds, insects and
other organisms).
The EP adopted in plenary on 12 February 2019 a resolution on the basis of the report by Ms. Jytte Guteland on the implementation of SUD. The lengthy resolution highlights the numerous issues linked to pesticide use and dependency (e.g. pest resistance, high input dependency for farmers, poisoning aquatic life) and makes reference to the many contemporary scientific studies linking the use of pesticides to the ongoing decline in biodiversity (birds, insects and other organisms).
It also:
o criticises Member States (MS) on poor implementation of the Directive, as demonstrated by weak and inconsistent National Action Plans (NAPs) and lack of commitment to IPM;
o calls on MS to include clear targets in their NAPs, paying attention to effects on pollinators and the fostering of sustainable non-chemical alternatives and low-risk PPPs;
o criticises the Commission for delayed reporting regarding MS implementation and its commitment for the creation of a non-toxic environment in the EU;
o calls on the Commission and the MS to ban the use of PPPs in areas used by the general public or vulnerable groups;
o calls on the Commission to consider all compliance measures, including possible infringement proceedings against MS failing in implementation;
o calls on the Commission and the MS to ensure better coherence of the Directive and its implementation with related EU legislation and policies, e.g. by integrating IPM principles as legal requirements under the revised CAP.
- Further information
- Timetable
- Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides
- European Parliament - Text adopted in plenary
- European Commission - Overview Report on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides
- European Commission - Report on the Implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC
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