Clipping of news on Brazilian Culture, Law and Citizenship
23/10/2012
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The 28th edition of the newsletter Consumption and Health, published by the National Consumer Justice Ministry (Senacon / MJ) and the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA), highlights the care that consumers should take regarding the use of disinfestants - products with chemical compounds designed to combat insects, rats and other pests.
According to the report, because it contains toxic substances, the disinfestants have specific guidelines for use and storage for effective pest control troublesome and harmful to human health. Moreover, these products must be registered with ANVISA and have the label information as use category, description of efficacy, mode of use and precautions.
The publication also warns that disinfestants should be stored in containers chemically compatible with the product and difficult to break. Empty containers should be unused as waste remain after use.
In case of accidents, the consumer should follow the guidelines set out in relief on the label and take the product to the doctor, so you can be guided in attendance.
Allegations of products with suspected irregularities should be made directly to the Health Surveillance or sent to the e-mail ouvidoria@anvisa.gov.br. Further information can be obtained from the Customer Service Center of ANVISA (0800 642 9782), the Health Line (0800 61 1997) and Dial-Intoxication (0800 722 6001), in addition to the site www.anvisa.gov.br.
Consumption and Health nº 28 - Insecticides, rodenticides and repellents
Source: News Agency
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