Question 20603 — dangerous products

Summary

Mr. Alexis Corbière alerts the Minister of Solidarity and Health to the potential impact of “SDHI” type pesticides on human health. These molecules, widely used in agriculture, are initially intended to destroy fungi and molds by blocking their respiratory chain. However, a collective of scientists, notably from the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the National Institute of Health and medical research (INSERM) or the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA), showed that this fungicide could also act on the human body. By blocking an enzyme involved in metabolism, SDHI pesticides can, according to these scientists, cause epigenetic abnormalities leading to the development of tumors and cancers. After glyphosate, a new category of phytosanitary products very present in agriculture could therefore represent a strong threat to the health of French citizens, and in particular farmers. To date, the French Health Security Agency does not seem worried. However, studies carried out by scientists from different institutes must be taken seriously. Also, the MP wants the Government to immediately order the conduct of new laboratory tests to verify the complete safety of these chemical compounds. He therefore asks him to reveal his intentions in this matter, in order to ensure that the health of French citizens is not put in danger.

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