International HCH and Pesticides Association Calls for Immediate Action by EU
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During the congress it became known that in the former Kalush factory in the west of
In total, tens of millions of inhabitants in
It's especially the rural population which is in danger, the IHPA reports. The WHO has estimated that in 2050 every second human being will die from cancer due to the contamination in food, water and the environment. A major portion will be caused by pesticides. There's also the threat of major financial losses. The relatively minor Nitrofen scandal (2002) in the former East
The IHPA estimates that the stabilization or destruction of all current stocks of superfluous pesticides amounts to 1 billion euro. In the final statement, the IHPA calls on the European Commission to make haste in developing a solid plan of action, in close cooperation with the EU member states, the non-EU countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy and the relevant countries in Central Asia.
About IHPA (http://www.ihpa.info)
The International HCH & Pesticides Association (IHPA) is an independent and non-political network of committed individuals that wants to draw international attention on the world-wide problems stemming from the production and use of HCH and other obsolete pesticides and its dangers for human health and the environment. The IHPA has made its full commitment to use all its strength and know how to contribute actively to the solution of problems stemming from the production and use of HCH and other obsolete pesticides in Central European and EECCA (Eastern European, Caucasus and Central Asia) Countries.
For further information: John Vijgen, Director of IHPA, Ph:+4545410321, E-mail: [email protected]
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