Human exposure to banned pesticides reported to the French Poison Control Centers: 2012–2016

This study suggests persistent use of carbamate insecticides, the existence of illegal imports of dichlorvos or paraquat-based products, and the use of certain banned fungicides in the professional agricultural sector. Information and collection campaigns are therefore essential after the withdrawal of marketing authorization for the plant protection products.
Source: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research