Should Endosulphan need to be banned in India.?

Dear Mohamed Jabir,

Convention is not a regulation for a Nation firstly. Secondly, the theme of the convention is to be implemented in true spirit to propagate the message across the people.

A complete list of countries where endosulfan is currently
in use does not exist. But according to PAN data
endosulfan is still in use in the following countries: Australia,
Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China,
Ghana, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, India, Iran, Israel,
Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Mexico, New Zealand,
Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Russia, South Africa,
Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and United States.

Moreover, Stockholm investors are interested in your Business. Alternative methods suggested to reduce the effect of Endosulfan . Read here. Plenty of reports are available that encourage safe use / alternaive methods.http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/22/stories/2011042254060600.htm

They are also going to include Endosulfan in convention2.

Whatsoever, the convention , regulation, norms are, the safety is to be ensured by every individual like you and I. ALTERNATIVE ALSO, EQUALLY HAS IMPACT UPON HUMAN-BEINGS.

Dear Mr. Aditya,

Your point is still not convincing me.

Firstly, the absorption of Endosulfan , is mostly through Inhalation, Oral, Dermal (through skin contact). The Lethal dose / LEL / SEL (LOWER EXPOSURE LIMIT/Safe exposure limit) are highlighted by the producer. The operator needs to take precaution to avoid poisoning through safety measures. By using rubber gloves, apron , Face mask etc when involved in spray. Neglecting these guidelines will create side-effects as it is being a Chemical.

Secondly, in Industry, while involving in any works say a radio-active material/carcinogen/ toxic, proper PPE is used & also adjacent neighbors are warned about the ill-effects due to its half-life. So water shed needs to be protected by not draining during Half-life period. Also, adequately neighbors are to be informed about its use.

Thirdly, as per your statement, it has gone to the generation indicates that, operators has totally violated the instructions & also , to keep the operator safety, they need to be changed from the job very frequently. So that, their unnecessary exposure is limited.

Fourthly, Indian farmers are illiterate & Land-lords press them to work for just money.They do not know these or even if they know about it , they will not follow it. Labors are generally affected by this attitude.

Fifthly, as many news carries that, there are alternative made available in the market. Still ,why they do not opt for the alternative available in the market.

Sixthly, it is not the least, it is a contest to get market by EU or Out-side-agency in India, as they lost their stock value by loosing it here.

Dear Mr. Aditya,

How come you have Endosulfan PENETRATED IN LIFE SO MUCH? IS IT NOT BECAUSE THAT, THE USERS FAILED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION FOR USE AS DIRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.?

We use BTEX(Benzene, Tulene, Ethelene, Xylene), very toxic material. Are we succumb to adverse effect as you say?. Because chemical industry follows handling methods as instructed whereas, the innocent farmers, unaware of its' using.

Asbestoses, a carcinogen, banned a long back, Are we not using it? ASK THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY people , they will list out the banned item being used with proper care & guidance.

There are so many toxic / carcinogenic substance are used in Industry. We do not stop using it. But, we follow proper safety standards( a procedure for transportation, handling, use at work-site using personal protective equipments).

In Agri-industry, I believe it is not followed firstly,and secondly, the awareness on use,handling,and of PPE is not prevalent. To ensure maximum safety, the user needs to safety measures advised by the manufacturers.

Lethal dose, is the criteria followed in using toxic chemicals, substances. No effect observation effect limit(NOEL) is the level we can use without any adverse effect ie 0.002 mg/kg/day.

Moreover, in Agriculture, farmers' exposures to it is not a long-time, it is only a short-time exposure. So accordingly, with proper safety standards & awareness in use, can be encouraged to reduce the ill-effects of chemicals.

Safety awareness among the farmers needs to be improved as far as toxic effect if it has.

Here the hue and cry are,

Because, Endosulfan is economical & has a very good market in India, Companies with alternate products thats' quiet expensive are trying to lure market in India(particularly its use in MP, Maharastra, Andhrapradesh, Punjab etc). To achieve their target, they also wooed many NGO's & media to help get the results.

My contention is that as in other Industry, in Agriculture also, Safety awareness & adherance to PPE is to be implemented strictly, when Chemicals such as Endosulfan is used . Farmers are economically weak, so these items can be supplied by the Retail vendors for its use.

Hey,

You said," Endosulfan is to banned". But on what ground? You have not given your argument.

Read more information on Endosulfan in Agricultural Information.

The economical aspect in using Endosulphan is explained in & also, the business motive behind by EU .

http://www.whybanendosulfan.org/endosulfan-alternatives.htm

http://endosulfansulfatefacts.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/reviewing-the-alternatives-of-endosulfan/

Muhammed jabir rihafi why should we ban Endosulphan? What do you know about it? Did you even know the name before it came into lime light? Endosulphan is effective and economical, if it was not than we would have died till now.. Read more about endosulpan controversy click here