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The special report presents the results of the audit and concludes that although action has been taken at both EU and national level to encourage sustainable pesticide use, progress has been limited with respect to risk measurement and reduction. It presents the ECA's recommendations for improvement, including measures for increasing the practice of integrated pest management, improving PPP statistics, and improving related risk indicators.
The special report and related press release can be consulted on the ECA website at the following links:
ECA Special report 05/2020: Sustainable use of plant protection products: limited progress in measuring and reducing risks
ECA Press release
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