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27/02/2012
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Sao Jose do Rio Preto / SP - Operation to monitor the use and storage of pesticides in the interior of Sao Paulo seizes almost a ton of toxic products. Among the irregularities were found products with expiration date, inadequate packaging and unauthorized products. The operation took place between 10 and 24 February, being the main targets of orange farms in the region of Bebedouro, the largest production center for orange juice in the country.
During operation, the IBAMA agents levied fines in the amount of R$ 91.000, plus the seizure of 876 kg of illegal pesticides. In one of the monitored properties, has been found Methyl Bromide, banned from country product for agricultural use for over 10 years. The producers have also been reported to improve the signage of local storage of pesticides and to return expired products for less than six months, and register at Federal Technical Registry (CTF).
Established by the National Environmental Policy - Law 6.938/98, the CTF is a record of all businesses that have a potentially polluting activity in a database managed by IBAMA. Improper use of pesticides, and cause serious damage to the environment, can cause poisoning of workers handling the products without the necessary protection.
As a result of the operation, 22 were issued notices, assessment notices 8 and 8 Terms Apprehension. The operation is part of the Annual Planning Environmental Protection Institute and any new steps this year.
Source: IBAMA
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