French court orders pesticide approval review

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A French court ordered the government to re-evaluate pesticide approval processes due to outdated scientific assessments. The ruling mandates a review of both new and existing pesticide licenses within two years, citing a failure to consider the latest scientific knowledge on environmental and health impacts. This decision, hailed by environmental groups, could lead to significant resource demands for the regulatory agency and potentially impact numerous approved substances.


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