WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1537/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen
11. 3. 98 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 76/39 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: Is the use of neurotoxins on animals or living organisms permissible? Is the Council aware that repeated application may lead to organic lesions? Can the possibility of mental changes in animals due to chronic damage be ruled out? (1) OJ C 345, 15. 11. 1996, p. 76. (98/C 76/113) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1537/97 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: Is the Council aware of any research findings that reveal the extent of the danger to pet-owners, especially children, whose health may be damaged even by small quantities of toxins and who, at their young age, cannot be assumed to act responsibly? (1) OJ C 345, 15. 11. 1996, p. 76. (98/C 76/114) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1539/97 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: To what extent have Tiguvonís interaction with other cholinesterase inhibitors and its effect on humans and animals been investigated? Which agents are compatible? How are pet-owners warned of possible substances having a potentiating effect on Fenthion and other phosphoric acid derivatives? (1) OJ C 345, 15. 11. 1996, p. 76