I voted in favour of the objection regarding the modification of the maximum residue levels for carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl and cyproconazole, because products imported from non-EU countries must meet the same standards as those produced within the EU. This is crucial for safeguarding public health and safety, both in Europe and in the countries of origin, and for protecting our farmers from unfair competition.These substances undermine our efforts to ensure fair competition globally and within the internal market. As S&D, we also objected to this measure in the ENVI Committee to uphold the EU's health and environmental standards. Our farmers are justifiably concerned about unfair competition from imports where these substances are still allowed. Therefore, we must ensure that substances banned in the EU for their harmful effects on health, biodiversity or the climate are not indirectly supported through imports from countries that continue to permit their use.
2024/09/18