European Union member States
on Thursday failed to agree on renewing the license of the
controversial herbicide glyphosate for five years. Fourteen
countries voted in favour, nine including Italy against, and
five including Germany abstained. The European Commission
intends to appeal the case on November 27 or 28. If there is not
agreement then, rules say the EC can approve the license renewal
without the OK from member States. Italian farmers association
Coldiretti said imports of the herbicide should be stopped
pending the EU verdict. Italy has already banned its use in
areas frequented by the public and by vulnerable groups,
including parks, gardens, sports fields and green areas inside
schools and health facilities.
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