Environmental Health Professionals Education and Solidarity Association based in Ankara (ÇEVSADER), Drawing attention to the recent increasing cases of poisoning, he called for public warning and sanctions regarding pirated pesticides in the field of public health with Aluminum Phosphide and pesticides..
In the statement made by ÇEVSADER, The main source of sad poisoning cases, unauthorized persons and organizations to use pesticides (fumigants) It was emphasized that it was used uncontrollably in residences.. Association, The danger is not from companies licensed by the Health Directorates., unregistered worker “pirate” He underlined that it comes from practitioners.
Problem: Wrong Medicine and Wrong Practitioner
In the statement, the source of the problem was addressed and the following statements were made::
”The basis of the recent sad poisoning incidents, It should not be used by unauthorized persons and organizations in the home environment., extremely dangerous pesticides (especially fumigants such as Aluminum Phosphide) lies in using. At the same time, since pesticides in the field of public health are a health service, it is possible to deceive consumers with uncontrolled and misleading advertisements on the internet.”
The dimensions of the danger are listed under three main headings:
- Wrong Item: Licensed for agriculture, Use of highly lethal drugs in residences.
- False Practitioner: Unsupervised, access and use of these substances by uninformed and pirated practitioners..
- Legal Consequences and Lack of Assurance: Piracy practitioners face heavy fines and prison sentences when caught. On the other hand, companies licensed by the Health Directorate are regularly inspected., It provides safe service with trained personnel and Ministry of Health approved products..
From ÇEVSADER 3 One-Point Solution Package
In order to prevent such disasters and protect public health, ÇEVSADER, He presented three structural solution suggestions for relevant institutions.:
- Strict Control on Pesticides (Ministry of Agriculture): Sale of high risk fumigants, must be strictly controlled to prevent tracking and illegal trade..
- Digital Transparency (Ministry of Health): Authorized company and product lists should be made easily accessible via mobile application or QR code system so that citizens can distinguish the authorized company and the medicine..
- Ad Limitation (Communication Institutions): There should be restrictions on internet advertisements in the pesticide industry, Citizens should be able to access these companies only through the secure lists of the Ministry of Health..
In addition, a call was made by the Ministry of Health to prepare a public service announcement in order to guide the citizens correctly..
What Should Citizens Do?? Life Saving 4 Criterion
ÇEVSADER, What citizens should ask before receiving pest control services to protect themselves and their families 4 mandatory document explained:
1. Application Permission Certificate: Does the company have a valid Biocidal Product Application Permit Certificate from the Ministry of Health??
2. Personnel Certificate: Validity of the person administering the medication “Practitioner Certificate” Is it available??
3. Pharmaceutical License: medicine to be used, Is it a biocidal product licensed by the Ministry of Health?? (Do not allow the use of pesticides or unlicensed products!)
4. Annex-1 Form and Invoice: After service, A signed Annex-1 form and invoice showing the transaction made must be requested..
”Reporting is a Social Responsibility”
Environmental Health Officers addressing the citizens at the end of the statement; If it is determined that products that are not authorized by the Ministry of Health are used in homes or workplaces, reminded that the Provincial Health Directorates should be notified immediately.
Environmental Health Technicians and Technicians, “We continue to do our duty with precision. For your safety, please request the correct service and be alert to unauthorized practitioners.” He concluded his words by saying.
