date:Nov 01, 2018
According to officials, EU countries have delayed a decision on whether or not to reauthorize the use of copper compounds, the chemical substances widely used as pesticides in the organic food sector.
A decision on approving the substances, which are used by organic growers across the food chain and in the wine industry as well, has split organic campaigners against pesticide companies such as Monsanto, noting that the copper-based chemicals are toxic and pose risks for workers.
Last year, the