Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides. European Implementation Assessment

The study presented the results of evaluation of the implementation of the Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. The study was outsourced and prepared by a consortium led by ÖIR GmbH, in collaboration with Arcadia International, t33 and external experts.

The study covered the implementation of the directive as a whole. Furthermore, it concentrated on the implementation of the integrated pest management principles in the individual Member States. In addition, it also provided an analysis concerning of the development of harmonised risk indicators, the imposition of limitation and bans of on the usage of pesticides in sensitive specific sensitive areas, and the impacts that of the use of pesticides has on drinking water.

The analysis was accompanied by recommendations on how to improve the implementation processes.

• Primary Source

European Commission: COM (2017)587: Report on Member State National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides http://www.europeansources.info/record/report-on-member-state-national-action-plans-and-on-progress-in-the-implementation-of-directive-2009-128-ec-on-the-sustainable-use-of-pesticides/

European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service: Study, October 2018: Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides. European Implementation Assessment http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2018/627113/EPRS_STU(2018)627113_EN.pdf

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