Comitology

Environment committee back challenges against two active substances – chlorotoluron and carbendazim.

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On 16  November 2020, the Environment Committee backed two challenges challenge to the authorisation of the active substance chlorotoluron and carbendazim.   If you missed the debate, you can watch it below.   Chlorotoluron   The challenge was  co-sponsored by Maria Arena (S&D), Michèle Rivasi (Verts/ALE), Anja Hazekamp (GUE/NGL), and Eleonora Evi (INI). How did … Read more

The new database on implementing acts – a trial run

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On 28 October 2020, the European Commission upgraded the Comitology Register. From now on the public can follow on the line the adoption of implementing acts. Every year, around 1600 pieces of laws by way of implementing acts. The Commission adopts these laws after going through a  committee made up of representatives from the Member … Read more

Comitology update: lead shot and GMOS

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Update On 24 November, the first challenge against the restriction on lead shot was rejected. 292 votes for, 362 votes against 39 abstentions. The track record of files being defeated in Committee and coming back again in the plenary is not a good one.   ____________________________________________________________   Today, 29 October, was a busy day for … Read more