France Bans Fruit Imports Over Illegal Pesticides

France has announced it will suspend imports of certain fruits and vegetables found to contain traces of pesticides banned in the European Union. A new government decree will block products with residues of substances not authorized for use in the EU. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal stated the move is designed to protect both consumers and French farmers. The measure aims to ensure imported goods meet the same strict health and environmental standards required of EU producers. Specific fruits and vegetables affected will be named in the coming days. This action reinforces the EU's precautionary principle, which prohibits the use of chemicals not proven safe. It highlights growing scrutiny on agricultural imports entering the European market.