Question 26772 — dangerous products

Summary

Mr. Patrick Loiseau questions the Minister of Solidarity and Health about the regulations regarding the labeling of fertilizers containing heavy metals such as cadmium. Classified as a proven carcinogenic substance by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) since 1993, the harmful consequences of cadmium have also been recognized by the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Health Safety. work (ANSES). In September 2019, ANSES published an expert report warning of the risks linked to exposure to cadmium. Present in fertilizers, it causes kidney failure, bone demineralization and is the cause of cardiovascular diseases. According to ANSES, the main source of exposure of the general population to cadmium is food. According to tests carried out by the agency, 15% of children exceed the dose weekly allowance of cadmium. Faced with these alerts on the harmful consequences of exposure to cadmium on the health of professionals and consumers, the European legislator adopted in June 2019 a regulation setting new requirements on the maximum levels of contaminants in CE certified fertilizers. Despite this progress in terms of harmonization of European regulations and in view of the proven effects of this substance on human health, it is imperative to strengthen regulations regarding information and labeling for professionals and consumers, who are particularly exposed. In this context, he would like to know what actions have been taken by the Government (prevention and awareness campaigns, strengthening of labeling regulations, etc.) and how these ANSES alerts are taken into account. in the development of public policies aimed at protecting professionals and consumers.

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