The Bayer group is one of the largest diversified international chemicals and health care groups.

拜耳集团公司是化学和制药工业领域中首屈一指的国际性企业。

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Some of Germany's largest firms, such as Bayer, a chemicals giant, are now making most of their profits abroad.

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There have been a number of studies showing that the chemicals, made by Bayer and Syngenta, do have negative impacts on bees.

BBC: Bee deaths: EU to ban neonicotinoid pesticides

But Bayer CropSciences which manufactures some of the chemicals that face restrictions says it remains convinced that neonicotinoids can be used safely and effectively in sustainable agriculture.

BBC: Science & Environment