EU Export of Prohibited Pesticides to Global South Markets (euobserver.com)

• 48 percent of tracked pesticides are currently banned in the EU.
• Focus on South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya.
• Significant regulatory policy misalignment between domestic bans and export permissions.

"Greenpeace research indicates that 48 percent of pesticides utilized in South African, Ghanaian, and Kenyan food production are banned within the European Union due to safety concerns. This discrepancy underscores a systemic regulatory gap regarding the export of substances deemed too hazardous for European use, impacting global ecological health and food supply chain ethics."