The Via Pontica Foundation aligns with PAN Europe in urging Member States to oppose the renewal of captan and 8-hydroxyquinoline, two pesticides under review for continued use in the EU.
Captan is a fungicide linked to potential human health risks and environmental harm. It is classified as a probable human carcinogen and has adverse effects on aquatic life. Similarly, 8-hydroxyquinoline poses risks due to its toxicity to aquatic organisms and potential endocrine-disrupting properties.
We advocate for the discontinuation of these substances, emphasizing the need for safer and more sustainable alternatives to protect human health and the environment. The renewal of such hazardous chemicals contradicts the EU’s goals for a toxic-free environment and undermines efforts toward sustainable agriculture.
Via Pontica Foundation supports PAN Europe’s call for rigorous regulatory action to safeguard biodiversity, promote ecological farming practices, and ensure a healthier future for all.
For more details, please refer to the original letter by PAN Europe here.