Tag #Pesticide Exports

What are the immediate health consequences and global implications of the UK exporting pesticides banned domestically?

"Valdemar Postanovicz, a Brazilian tobacco farmer, suffered acute pesticide poisoning from Reglone, a diquat-based herbicide exported from the UK. His case highlights the dangers of exporting pesticides banned in the UK to countries with weaker regulations. The incident resulted in paralysis on his right side and other serious symptoms."