amending Regulation (EU)2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards chlorpyrifos

This procedure concerns a ban on the use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide found to be harmful to human health and the environment. The amendment aims to strengthen existing regulations on persistent organic pollutants.

The ban affects the agricultural sector and consumers by restricting the sale and use of products containing chlorpyrifos, ensuring safer food and environmental standards across the EU.