The Dutch competent authority Ctgb announced an update of the “Atlas pesticides in surface water“.
Belgium selects target substances for surface-water monitoring
Every year Belgium makes a selection of substances to be targeted for surface water monitoring.
“Repair Action” FOCUS surface water scenarios
EFSA published a Scientific Report on the “repair action” for FOCUS surface water scenarios, and a report on the consultation on the draft for that report.
Dutch publication of pesticides found in surface water
The Dutch association of drinking water companies VEWIN published a list of pesticides found in surface water.
Dutch Pesticide Atlas update
On 29.10.2019 Dutch Ctgb published an update of the Pesticides Atlas with data from 2018 (in Dutch).
Ctgb announces glyphosate restrictions
On 11.10.2019 Dutch Ctgb published an article saying that it is reassessing PPPs based on glyphosate to check whether authorised products are still safe for humans, animals and the environment.
Belgian Charter on pesticides in surface water
On 17.07.2019 the Belgian competent authority published a charter on the approach to tackle exceendances of pesticides emissions to surface water.
Consultation on EFSA draft “FOCUS sw repair” report
EFSA initiated a public consultation on the draft Scientific Report on the “repair action” of the FOCUS surface water scenarios.