Patryk Jaki· ECR

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Brazil uses 393 pesticides, most of which are not approved in the European Union

Omissions

• The claim does not specify the year or source for the figure of 393 pesticides
• No distinction is made between active ingredients, formulated products, and registered uses
• Sources found indicate Brazil had 450+ registered pesticides in 2018 and 652 in 2022, suggesting the 393 figure may be outdated or refer to a specific subset
• The 'most not approved in EU' claim aligns with studies showing 60% of Latin American pesticides lack EU approval, but this is not specific to Brazil's 393 figure
• Search limit reached before finding primary Brazilian regulatory source (MAPA) confirming the specific number

Sources

• AcademicPubMed - Global inequities in pesticide legislation studyNearly half of pesticides approved in major crops in Latin America are not allowed in the European Union
• SecondaryAgribrasilis - Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil pesticide registrationsBrazil approved 652 pesticide registrations in 2022, 450 in 2018; since 2017 the number has surpassed 400
• SecondaryBuenos Aires Times - How the EU and Mercosur agro-powerhouse Brazil differ on pesticides60% of pesticides had not been approved in the EU, 37% had been approved, and 3% were under review