EC: Launch of an impact assessment on hazardous pesticides entering the EU through imported products

The European Commission has launched an impact assessment on hazardous pesticides entering the EU through imported products, as it had committed in its 'Vision for Agriculture and Food', announced the Commission on 25/11/2025.

On 19/02/2025, the European Commission presented its Vision on the future of farming and food in Europe which established, in order to prioritise European food security and sovereignty, a principle that the most hazardous pesticides banned in the EU for health and environmental reasons are not allowed back to the EU through imported products.

While the EU’s existing legislation already protects consumers and ensures all food placed on the market meets our high health and safety standards, today’s announcement reiterates the Commission’s commitment to pursue closer alignment of production standards that apply to imported products, ensuring a level playing field for farmers and producers and maintaining consumer protection.

The impact assessment will provide a better knowledge of the economic, environmental and social impact of trade flows for the EU, focusing on…