# EU moves to loosen pesticide rules as experts sound the alarm

https://mins.news/en/item/110741

- DW, 2026-10-22 08:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-moves-to-loosen-rules-on-pesticide-use-as-experts-sound-the-alarm/a-79646422?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The European Commission has proposed sweeping changes to agriculture and food-safety laws, making indefinite approval of pesticide ingredients the default and limiting safety reviews to exceptional cases. It says the changes would simplify administration and help farmers adopt more sustainable options, while health and environmental experts warn that the risks are being downplayed.