PAN Europe’s work aims to achieve policy change at European level for:
· more effective controls on pesticides to better protect human health and the environment;
· concrete targets and timetables for pesticide use reduction;
· promotion of safer and more sustainable management of pests, diseases and weeds;
· increased transparency and public participation in pesticide policy and decision-making.

The following sessions provide some background information on pesticides in the EU market and common problems posed by pesticides in EU.

> Pesticides in the EU market

> What substances are banned and authorised in the EU market?

> Pesticide impacts on human health

> Food residues

> Pesticide impacts in the environment

> Thematic Strategy on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides