date:Mar 07, 2019
es, and intervals.
In a submission to the EPA, WorkSafe sounded a strong note of caution over approving paraquat herbicides.
As paraquat is one of the most hazardous herbicides approved for use in New Zealand the expectation is that it should only be used if there is no other alternative.
Besides causing skin irritation, eye injury or impaired sight, it has also been linked to Parkinson's disease and impaired lung function.
Safe Food campaign spokesman Meriel Watts said she was shocked that