# Pesticides: France granted more than 130 exemptions in 2025

> The Ministry of Agriculture granted more than 130 exemptions in 2025 for the use of products banned by the European Union, a figure that has risen sharply and places France well ahead of its neighbors.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 28 October 2026 at 11:41. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 28 October 2026 at 11:41.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 28 October 2026 at 11:41
- Updated: 28 October 2026 at 11:41
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/2762-pesticides-france-granted-more-than-130-exemptions-in-2025

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Pesticides et herbicides : 130 dérogations accordées en 2025, 150 en 2026... Pourquoi la France est-elle le pays qui autorise le plus de produits interdits en Europe ?](https://www.sudouest.fr/environnement/pesticides/pesticides-130-derogations-accordees-en-2025-150-en-2026-pourquoi-la-france-est-elle-le-pays-qui-autorise-le-plus-de-produits-interdits-en-europe-31273703.php) — Sud Ouest, 28 October 2026 at 11:41

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Pesticides: France granted more than 130 exemptions in 2025”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/2762-pesticides-france-granted-more-than-130-exemptions-in-2025
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