Campaigners warn India free trade deal could result in higher levels of pesticides in UK food

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Campaigners warn India free trade deal could result in higher levels of pesticides in UK food

Pesticide Action Network UK and Sustain Alliance warn proposed trade deal with India could result in more 'Highly Hazardous Pesticides' in food staples

UK consumers could face "dramatic" increases in 'Highly Hazardous Pesticides' (HHPs) in food staples if the government rushes through a new trade deal with India, a consortium of experts have today warned....

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