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France told to revisit pesticide rules in 'historic win' for green groups

France has been ordered to review its pesticide approval system after a court ruled current checks do not protect health or biodiversity. APN - Mark Keppler

France has been ordered to overhaul its pesticide authorisation procedures after a court ruled on Wednesday that current methods do not adequately protect biodiversity and human health.

The Paris Administrative Court of Appeal delivered the verdict in the “Justice for the Living” case, brought more than three years ago by five environmental groups.

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