VOICED : Belgica senala a Holanda por caso de los huevos contaminados

Belgium accused the Netherlands of failing to inform the EU about fipronil contamination in eggs since November 2016. Millions of eggs were withdrawn from markets across several countries due to contamination. The Belgian Ministry of Agriculture presented a report on the contamination to EU commissions, revealing fipronil presence in Dutch eggs for nine months. The first alert was received in June from a self-control test. Dutch and Belgian authorities launched a joint investigation to determine the role of companies in the contamination. Fipronil, commonly used in veterinary products, is banned in food production. The health crisis, initially detected in Germany and Belgium, has spread to France and the UK.

What was Belgium's main accusation against the Netherlands regarding the egg contamination?

• Not informing EU members about fipronil in eggs

• Exporting eggs to non-EU countries

• Selling eggs at a higher price

• Using a different insecticide

When did the Belgian Ministry of Agriculture receive the first alert about fipronil contamination?

• July 2017

• June 2

• November 2016

• August 2016

What was the purpose of the criminal investigation initiated by Dutch authorities?

• To ban the use of fipronil in all products

• To increase egg production

• To determine the role of companies in the contamination

• To find new suppliers for eggs

In which countries was the health crisis first detected?

• France and the UK

• Germany and Belgium

• Spain and Italy

• Netherlands and Denmark

What is fipronil commonly used for?

• Treating food animals like chickens

• Veterinary products against fleas and ticks

• Fertilizing crops

• Preserving food