Cabinet bans import of ‘halephirimi’ pesticide linked to child deaths in Soweto
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South Africa bans 'halephirimi' after Soweto food poisoning tragedy
The South African government has officially banned the importation and use of Terbufos, commonly known as, halephirimi, following the food poisoning deaths of children in Soweto last year. These deaths were linked to food contaminated with the toxic pesticide, which is classified as an organophosphate. The move also follows an investigation by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on food-borne illnesses, which focused heavily on the dangers of organo…
Cabinet gives nod to ban on imports of deadly Turbefos
The pesticide caused the death of six children in Soweto last year
Government bans import of halephirimi with immediate effect
The cabinet has, with immediate effect, banned the import of the toxic chemical rodenticides, also known as halephirimi, which was allegedly responsible for the deaths of children in Soweto last year.
Cabinet bans import of ‘halephirimi’ pesticide linked to child deaths in Soweto
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