Food Minister Jacob Jensen has reinstated a fishing ban near the Cheminova chemical plant. He announced the decision in a statement to local media. The ban had been in effect for approximately 40 years before being lifted earlier this year. Now fishing is prohibited in the area again.
The minister revoked the restriction on July 1. But he has now reversed that decision. The quick policy change suggests new concerns about safety at the site.
Cheminova has a long history of chemical production in Denmark. The company has faced environmental scrutiny over the years. Local fishermen must now avoid the waters around the facility.
This back-and-forth on fishing regulations creates uncertainty for both anglers and environmental watchdogs. The sudden reversal raises questions about what prompted the renewed concern.