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19 Sep 2018

India: NGO report alleges involuntary poisoning of cotton farmers is linked to pesticides exported by Swiss chemical co Syngenta; co refutes allegations

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The NGO Public Eye has accused the Swiss chemical company Syngenta of exporting pesticides that it claims are linked to the involuntary poisoning of cotton farmers in India. The company has denied the allegations, saying there is no evidence to suggest its product is responsible. More information, including an official press statement from Syngenta relating to the allegations, is available below.