Cypermethrin- Possibility of contaminated
meat
It has recently been
reported that a form of cypermethrin may have been used illegally
as a sheep dip and there are fears that meat from lambs reared
in several farms could be contaminated with cypermethrin.
The form of cypermethrin approved for the
use as a sheep dip contains high cis cypermethrin and a binding
agent to ensure it is effective for long periods. A full risk
assessment to the sheep, environment, consumers and the farmers
was made prior to this approval being given.
The use of this product will include recommended
strengths of solution and the withdrawal period, during which
time the animals cannot be slaughtered for human consumption.
The cypermethrin approved for arable use
has not been subject to any risk assessment associated with
use as a sheep dip. Hence, the risk to the sheep, environment,
consumers and the farmers is unknown. The withdrawal period
would also be unknown, creating a risk that illegal levels
of cypermethrin could be present in meat offered for human
consumption.
Analytical Services
The analysis of cypermethrin is routinely
conducted within the Residue Analysis Department using fully
validated procedures.
The analysis is conducted using Gas chromatography
with Mass Selective Detection (GC.MSD) Results are available
within 10 working days after receipt of samples – faster
turnarounds are possible with prior notice.
Further details are available on request,
contact enquiries@esglabs.co.uk
Meat
fears over illegal sheep dip (bbc online news article)
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