The French National Union of Beekeeping (UNAF) secured a constitutional interpretation from…

The French National Union of Beekeeping (UNAF) secured a constitutional interpretation from the Constitutional Council on August 14, 2026, ensuring effective oversight by ANSES on exceptional use permits for neonicotinoids. The ruling mandates that any silence from ANSES on such requests within two months will be considered a rejection, preventing automatic approvals. However, the principle of temporary exemptions for these pesticides remains intact, raising concerns for UNAF regarding their impact on pollinators and public health.