Overview
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a ministerial order will be issued in the coming days to suspend entry of products that contain residues of mancozeb, glufosinate, thiophanate-methyl, or carbendazim.
- Listed items such as avocados, mangoes, guavas, citrus, grapes, and apples will be blocked if residues are detected, and a wider range of fruits and vegetables will only be sold in France if they show none of these substances.
- Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said she has activated a national conservatory measure, noting that the European Commission must rule on its applicability.
- The government plans reinforced border and market checks through a specialized brigade that is expected to begin work in the coming weeks.
- The announcement lands as the EU–Mercosur trade deal is discussed for a potential signing on 12 January, with farm unions set to meet the prime minister and weighing renewed mobilization.