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1/ As the #AustraliaTradeDeal row rages, here are some facts and figures on UK vs Australian #pesticide standards which reveal the extent of the threat posed to British farming and human and environmental health
2/ Unlike the UK, Australia still allows food to contain residues of Chlorpyrifos which has been shown to negatively affect the cognitive development of foetuses and young children.
3/ Australian apples can contain up to 100 times the amount of Malathion than UK apples. Malathion is an insecticide with links to cancer. It is a suspected endocrine disruptor capable of interfering with hormone systems which can lead to birth defects and many other problems.
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