“China’s environment ministry has issued a ban on the pesticides lindane and endosulfan, substances known to pose health risks to humans. The decision, made jointly with 10 other government departments and published this week, is intended to improve China’s compliance with the Stockholm Convention, an international treaty on pollutants. China formally joined the Stockholm Convention in 2004. Lindane and endosulfan, which are frequently used to treat crops and parasites on humans and animals, are classified under the Stockholm Convention as “persistent organic pollutants” (POPs) that stay in the environment for an exceptionally long time …” See full article. — Source: CX Live.
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The NPA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit volunteer organization, including scientific advisors, dedicated since 1983 to protecting children and their environment from the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter pesticide treatments for lice and scabies. The NPA developed the LiceMeister® Comb in 1997 to provide a higher standard for lice combing tools and a safe, cost-effective treatment alternative to pesticides. Sales of the LiceMeister comb allow the NPA to be self-sustaining while accomplishing its mission.
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The National Pediculosis Association,® Inc. (NPA)
1005 Boylston Street / STE 343
Newton, MA 02461
617-905-0176 / npa@headlice.org
About LiceMeister® Comb
Since 1997, the LiceMeister® Comb has been the preferred choice of many professionals and the gold standard in combing tools for lice and nits. It is the only comb to carry the name of the National Pediculosis Association (NPA). It is an FDA cleared medical device for the purposes of routine screening, early detection and removal of lice and nits (lice eggs).
The LiceMeister® comb was featured as a lindane alternative at a global meeting of the Stockholm Convention!
The First Place MVP2 Award was awarded to the National Pediculosis Association and LA County Sanitation. "It was the first major program to convince physicians to change the medications they prescribe based on environmental concerns."
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The LiceMeister® comb was featured as a lindane alternative at a global meeting of the Stockholm Convention!
The First Place MVP2 Award was awarded to the National Pediculosis Association and LA County Sanitation. "It was the first major program to convince physicians to change the medications they prescribe based on environmental concerns."
Please see our Privacy Policy, our Terms of Use and Disclaimer.
Visit the Lindane Education and Research Network | Lindane.org and malathion.org.