Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001736/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Benoit Cassart (Renew), Olivier Chastel (Renew), Hilde Vautmans (Renew)
In June 2024, Europol, supported by Italian, Romanian, Spanish and Portuguese authorities, conducted two major operations to combat the trafficking of illegal pesticides in the EU. The first investigation focused on a company importing counterfeit pesticides from China, while the second investigation targeted a Spanish company illegally importing Portuguese pesticides banned in Spain under the cover of fake denomination of the products.
The EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment report entitled ‘The changing DNA of serious and organised crime’ underlines the growing concerns over the trade in counterfeit and illicit pesticides produced in and imported from Asia to the EU, but also highlights EU-based production networks with advanced equipment operating within the EU.
What actions does the Commission intend to take to combat the illegal trafficking of pesticides, mitigate the negative impact on the environment and ensure the protection of European consumers?
Submitted: 30.4.2025