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French Parliament Debates Tighter Cadmium Limits in Agricultural Fertilizers

Lawmakers have opened discussions on reducing permitted cadmium levels in phosphate fertilizers, with supporters citing public health concerns and opponents warning of competitive disadvantages for French farmers.
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