Media Release
Action needed on importation and trade of illegal agricultural chemicals
Illegal pesticides endanger agriculture, human health, the environment and the economy. The global trade in illegal and fake pesticides is growing and Australia is at risk. Urgent action is required by government agencies to ensure this dangerous trade is stopped immediately. The trade in counterfeit and illegal crop protection products present serious threats to Australian farmers and food safety around the world. Law enforcement authorities throughout Europe have seized major shipments of illegal products over…