Dying for Wine? SA Farm Workers Battle EU's Pesticide Trade

Dying for Wine? SA Farm Workers Battle EU's Pesticide Trade

When Dina Ndelini, who had spent over four decades laboring in the vineyards near Cape Town, unexpectedly found herself struggling to breathe, a visit to the medical facility rapidly led to a cascade of misfortunes. She not only lost her well-being but also her employment and consequently, her residence. Based on what her physician said, the primary suspect seemed to be exposure to a chemical mixture called Dormex. This substance is frequently employed as a plant growth regulator in South Africa; however, its main component, cyanamide, has been characterized as extremely hazardous by experts. EU Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and prohibited in the European Union since 2009. Nevertheless, Dormex is merely one of many. long list Of highly dangerous chemicals that continue to be manufactured within European territories and exported to other nations. Subsequently, food products created overseas using these chemicals are imported and placed on the shelves of supermarkets acros…