HE Nature Conservation Service (Seprona) between Orihuela Civil Guard They recalled a total of 695 products from the market. phytosanitary products, fertilizers and manures Unregulatedly marketed by a Bigastro company, it “could pose a serious threat to public health, flora and fauna, as well as crop fields. Those responsible for the marketing firm, a 52-year-old man and his 23-year-old son, face financial sanctions that could amount to Obligation to close the business up to 3,000,000 Euros and to cover the expenses arising from the destruction or destruction of the seized goods through an authorized center.
According to the press release from the Alicante Command, this action was carried out within the framework of the Civil Guard’s regular inspections on the marketing of such products.
Breeding Stores
The investigation began on October 16 at a company located in Bigastro that deals with the public marketing of phytosanitary products, fertilizers and fertilisers. “Expand the shops“, Malls specializes in cannabis cultivation.
The first audit carried out by Seprona was carried out to control the supply chain. Business managed by A 52-year-old man who studied agricultural engineeringhad cooperation 23 year old son. During the audit, agencies It is licensed to market and distribute phytosanitary products, fertilizers and fertilizers exclusively to the public.. However, they also realized that was dedicated to the manufacture of products, an activity for which they do not have the relevant administrative permission. It specialized in particular in the production, sale and recommendation of products. For cannabis cultivation in order to obtain greater economic returns.
cannabis cultivation
The next day, representatives returned to the facility accompanied by two inspectors from the Plant Health Zone Control and Quality Control Service. Valencian generalconfirms the observed irregularities. During both inspections, a total of 612 fertilizers and fertilizers, 83 acaricide-type phytosanitary products, as well as materials used in illegal production such as syringes, meters, precision scales, mortars, strainers and funnels, and 1 illegal production material were seized. lots of jars and labels for subsequent packaging and irregular distribution.
Precautionary shutdown
The company has been reported for various administrative violations specified in Law No. 43/2002 of 20 November on Phytosanitary. The facts were brought to the attention of the Phytosanitary Area of the Generalitat Valenciana. Also informed Bigastro Town Hall, In accordance with Law No. 6/2014 of 25 July on Prevention, Quality and Environmental Control of Activities in the Valencian Community, a precautionary closure of the company’s activity was requested, as it operates without the relevant environmental or operating license.
Open investigation
Seprona continues to investigate the facts, as during the reviews he observed that the authors used: Labels and seals bearing the identity of another company, and “Once it is determined whether they have permission from the other company whose image they are using, the location of other individuals involved or new violations is not ruled out, according to the same sources.”
What are phytosanitary products?
Phytosanitary products contribute to increased productivity in agriculture and help provide quality food. But at the same time, its use can have negative effects on crop production and pose serious risks to humans, animals and the environment. Therefore, its production, distribution and use are regulated by various regulations and are subject to mandatory permits. The Civil Guard carries out periodic inspections and controls to ensure compliance with legislation and to prevent possible harmful effects on health and the environment.