Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 November 2001.

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Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Question

When waxed fly strips containing Dichlorvos were first marketed under the trade name "Vapona"; whether a licence was required; and what toxicity tests were the manufacturers required to conduct. [HL 1420].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1420; 629 c30-1WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Health hazards Safety Testing Insecticides Dichlorvos