Controversy About Poison Encapsulation Surrounding Factory in Southern France
There is a continuing controversy stirring in Bassens, a city in south-western France, surrounding a microencapsulation plant owned by Cerexagri, a division of United Phosphorus Limited. The plant manufactures encapsulated methyl parathion, an insecticide and acaricide which is also extremely hazardous to humans. Parathion usage is banned or restricted in 23 countries, and illegal to import in 50 countries.
Workers, local residents, and government in Bassens have been debating whether this deadly substance should be produced in their community. Seasonal production stopped in June, but is due to be resumed in November.
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