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The role of chemicals in agriculture is high on the EU policy agenda these days. A vocal organic lobby claims that outlawing synthetic pesticides is crucial for public health. On the other hand, farmers claim that pesticides and fertilizers are essential for their livelihoods. But in the shadows of Brussels’ opaque comitology process, a chemical treatment has just had its authorisation extended despite EFSA raising numerous health concerns about it. Xanthan Gum Food Grade

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