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European court overturns paraquat authorisation

ENDS Europe
Wednesday 11 July 2007

The European court of justice has overturned a 2003 EU decision to approve the herbicide paraquat for use throughout the bloc. The court ruled in favour of Sweden in a case brought against the European commission shortly after the approval. It said the substance could pose a risk to human health.

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