Dear Mrs. Gallina,
In June 2023, PAN Europe sent a letter to DG Sante, asking to take action to better protect our children and the unborn, against the neurotoxicity of neonicotinoid insecticides, in the light of new scientific evidence. The letter has contributed to a mandate sent to EFSA, to take into account scientific publications contained in the letter. In May 2024, the EFSA published a Statement on the toxicological properties of acetamiprid 1 , which led to a reduction in a series of MRLs for acetamiprid. We commend the fact that your services moved forward with the reduction of MRLs despite the opposition of a series of Member States.
