WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1541/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen
C 76/40 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 11. 3. 98 (98/C 76/115) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1541/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council (5 May 1997) Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen The flea-repellant Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen can be administered in different forms. Tiguvon 10 is intended for cats over 2 kg in weight. The use of Tiguvon 20 is recommended for dogs weighing between 3 and 10 kg, while dogs with a body weight of more than 10 kg should be treated with Tiguvon 20 G. People who have repeatedly treated their pets with Tiguvon (Fenthion) have suffered serious phosphate ester poisoning. As the Commission was unable to answer my Question E-1470/96 (1) on the same subject, I would ask the Council to answer the following question as a matter of urgency: In the Councilís opinion, does Tiguvon comply with the EU authorizing directives? (1) OJ C 345, 15. 11. 1996, p. 76. (98/C 76/116) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1543/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council (5 May 1997) Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen The flea-repellant Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen can be administered in different forms. Tiguvon 10 is intended for cats over 2 kg in weight. The use of Tiguvon 20 is recommended for dogs weighing between 3 and 10 kg, while dogs with a body weight of more than 10 kg should be treated with Tiguvon 20 G. People who have repeatedly treated their pets with Tiguvon (Fenthion) have suffered serious phosphate ester poisoning. As the Commission was unable to answer my Question E-1470/96 (1) on the same subject, I would ask the Council to answer the following questions as a matter of urgency: Which institution examines the mode of action of ethical and freely available antiparasitics, especially for their harmlessness to humans and animals and their compatibility with the environment? Is the Council aware that manufacturers wishing to continue marketing products registered before 1978 were required to submit the results of all tests by the end of 1996? Did they do so? Is this governed by EU legislation? Were products authorized after 1978 adequately tested? (1) OJ C 345, 15. 11. 1996, p. 76. (98/C 76/117) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1545/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council (5 May 1997) Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen The flea-repellant Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen can be administered in different forms. Tiguvon 10 is intended for cats over 2 kg in weight. The use of Tiguvon 20 is recommended for dogs weighing between 3 and 10 kg, while dogs with a body weight of more than 10 kg should be treated with Tiguvon 20 G. People who have repeatedly treated their pets with Tiguvon (Fenthion) have suffered serious phosphate ester poisoning. As the Commission was unable to answer my Question E-1470/96 (1) on the same subject, I would ask the Council to answer the following questions as a matter of urgency: What should be done if pet-owners suffer poisoning? Who takes responsibility for chronic damage to their health? What arrangements exist for the settlement of claims? What evidence needs to be produced? (1) OJ C 345, 15. 11. 1996, p. 76