European Parliament and Provisional data 10 February 2003, WRITTEN QUESTION E-0310/03 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Animal protection and the humane treatment of animals.

4. Authorisation of the use of plant protection products is governed by Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (5) and is a specific responsibility of the Member States.