Funny the names anyway: the Thiaclopride which is part of the Neonicotineoides
Health impacts of neonicotinoids: ANSES warns of thiacloprid
The health security agency publishes new data on neonicotinoid pesticides. Their health impact is low except for thiacloprid. It requests a restriction of use and continues in parallel its work on the alternatives.
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In a progress report published on Monday, the National Agency for Sanitary Security (ANSES) recommends "to minimize the use of phytosanitary products based on thiacloprid", an active substance of the neonicotinoid family.
The law "For the recovery of biodiversity, nature and landscapes" of August 8, 2016 provides for the prohibition of the use of phytosanitary products containing active substances of the neonicotinoid family as well as seeds treated with these products to from September 1, 2018. The law also provides for exemptions until July 1, 2020.
In this context, the National Health Security Agency (ANSES) was approached by the Ministries of Agriculture, Health and the Environment with two objectives. One, assess the risks and benefits of neonicotinoid pesticides and their chemical and non-chemical alternatives. Two, carry out in-depth expertise concerning the impacts on human health of the neonicotinoid substances authorized in France.
Thiacloprid on the hot seat
Before publishing its final report, in the second quarter of 2018, ANSES presented this Monday a second progress report.
ANSES has examined the data available on the dangers to human health presented by the six active substances in the family of authorized neonicotinoids: acetamiprid, clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam and dinotefuran.
"This work does not show any harmful effect on human health, in compliance with the conditions of use set in the marketing authorizations", declares ANSES.
ANSES issues a reservation concerning the active substance thiacloprid. "Given its hazard characteristics, the significant increase in its use over the period 2010-2015 and the uncertainties associated with cumulative exposures with other plant protection products, ANSES recommends reducing the uses for products based on this substance from 2018. "
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