Proposal for a regulation
Chapter VI a (new)
VI a. Cooperation with third countries Article 1 – EU support for developing countries 1.The Commission shall support the balanced use of plant protection products and does not overlook the need to protect crops and forest stands from diseases and pests, which are on the rise due to climate change and the spread of invasive organisms, particularly in developing countries. 2.The Commission shall support developing countries in the field of agro- ecological and organic farming, while recognising that organic plant protection is not always preferable to chemical protection. 3. The Commission shall ensure that there is no relocation of agricultural production to third countries with lower production standards than the EU in order to meet the food needs of EU residents, which would result in increased threats to biodiversity globally.