Commission spokesman Frederic Vincent told BBC News the measure was based on the latest scientific advice.

BBC: Science & Environment

All EU member states have been informed of the Dutch discovery, EU spokesman Frederic Vincent told the BBC.

BBC: Horsemeat scandal: Dutch uncover large-scale meat fraud

But if the EU agrees to limit the use of these pesticides, it will apply to the UK as well, according to spokesman Frederic Vincent.

BBC: Science & Environment