Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

[Guest guest]

Does this mean that Lugol's will no longer be available? This is the only form of iodine I have come across for internal consumption in France. Or do walkers used iodine tincture?

MacGilchrist

From: ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...>iodine Sent: Thursday, 13 August, 2009 17:03:07Subject: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]



It is unclear. Tincture is toxic when ingested so my guess it is lugol's. I'll see if I can dig up more.

Steph

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info. Tomorrow I'm going into town to order a bottle from every pharmacy in town and then I shall go to another town and do the same until I have at least a years supply. If it is Lugol's being banned I shall have to make monthly trips to the seaside and invest in a chemistry set!

MacG

From: ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...>iodine Sent: Thursday, 13 August, 2009 18:24:41Subject: Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

 It is unclear. Tincture is toxic when ingested so my guess it is lugol's. I'll see if I can dig up more.

Steph

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I just had a quick google. The sites I looked at on the first page mentioned "iodine tincture" and "iodine crystals". Still, sounds like the thin end of the wedge to me!

MacG.

From: ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...>iodine Sent: Thursday, 13 August, 2009 18:24:41Subject: Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

 It is unclear. Tincture is toxic when ingested so my guess it is lugol's. I'll see if I can dig up more.

Steph

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]



The EC 231-442-4 document is attached.

Here is a link to CAS 7553-56-2 http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/i2680.htm

It appears to be only IODINE but this could be problematic given that Lugol's is made with Iodine and Potassium Iodide so it makes me wonder if they will be able to make Lugol's.

Here is the document of "banned" items http://ec.europa.eu/environment/biocides/pdf/list_dates_product_phasing_out.pdf

Page 8 is where Iodine appears. The issue is that iodine is often used as a "catch all" phrase.

Existing active substances for which a decision of non-inclusion into Annex I or Ia of Directive 98/8/EC has been adopted

In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003, biocidal products containing active substances for which a non-inclusion decision was taken shall be

removed from the market within 12 months of the entering into force of such decision; unless otherwise stipulated in that non-inclusion decision

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Dates by which products containing these active substances shall no longer be placed on the market for the relevant product-types

PT 2

Private area and public health area disinfectants and other biocidal products

Iodine 231-442-4 7553-56-2 25/10/2009 Commission Decision 2008/809/EC

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

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MSDS EC 231-442-4 Iodine.pdf

[Guest guest]



It is sad isn't it . It looks like they are banning some bromide stuff but the iodine was too much.

Steph

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

Well, there are too many people and they want us all sick, on drugs until we die.

Simple in their mind.Nonie

iodine From: ladybugsandbees@...Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:03:07 -0400Subject: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountrylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2009/08/13/eu-ban-will-end-walkers-use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

How do the manufacturers make iodine? Is this something we can learn to produce ourselves? I do believe they are trying to cut off any natural remedies. Money Money Money--drug companies!

Dianne

From: Nonie <nmsammy@...>Subject: RE: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodineiodine Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4:46 PM

Well, there are too many people and they want us all sick, on drugs until we die.Simple in their mind.Nonie

iodinegroups (DOT) comFrom: ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. netDate: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:03:07 -0400Subject: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in

treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

Drug Companies make thousands of times the cost on producing the drugs so have plenty of money to provide bonuses to doctors for misinformation research and for bribes for  doctors treatment decisions and politicians. 

My local GP offices get staff lunches brought in by drug reps several days every week.  There are vacations and medical conventions paid for by drug companies and assortedsupplies and so on. They are also heavily involved in financing the political stuff in 

current national debate on health insurance and the FDA which has been bought out by industry. Typical voters and health consumers are lost in this process.PamOn Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM, Dianne France <darby366@...> wrote:

 

How do the manufacturers make iodine?  Is this something we can learn to produce ourselves?  I do believe they are trying to cut off any natural remedies.  Money Money Money--drug companies!

 

Dianne

From: Nonie <nmsammy@...>Subject: RE: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

iodine Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4:46 PM

 

Well, there are too many people and they want us all sick, on drugs until we die.Simple in their mind.Nonie 

iodinegroups (DOT) comFrom: ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. netDate: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:03:07 -0400Subject: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

 

Time to stock up on your iodine now.  I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US.  What the heck are they thinking?

 

 

 

 

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

iodine was discovered by mixing ocean weeds with sulfuric acid a purpul subtance was produced , turn out to be iodine

I am 53 years old and saw many herbs and precious stuff get banned one country at the time so the wise thing to do is buy while you can

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

Oh sure, chlorine tablets instead, "great" idea! All this looks like one big conspiracy to me (and I'm not into conspiracy theories...).Raquel>> Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountrylist.com/> > Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?> > > > > > http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2009/08/13/eu-ban-will-end-walkers-use-of-iodine> EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine> McHale, Reporter> Thursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT> > Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.> > The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.> > The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.> > Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.> > Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong 'swimming bath' taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.> > The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.> > Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.>

[Guest guest]

I thought the same thing. Nothing like taking away a fabulous item and then poisoning them.

Steph

Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Oh sure, chlorine tablets instead, "great" idea! All this looks like one big conspiracy to me (and I'm not into conspiracy theories...).Raquel>> Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountrylist.com/> > Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?> > > > > > http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2009/08/13/eu-ban-will-end-walkers-use-of-iodine> EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine> McHale, Reporter> Thursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT> > Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.> > The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.> > The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.> > Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.> > Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong 'swimming bath' taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.> > The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bact! eria, vi ruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.> > Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.>

[Guest guest]

can we purchase the raw materials and make our own lugols' of sort??

From: Nonie <nmsammymsn (DOT) com>Subject: RE: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodineiodinegroups (DOT) comDate: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4:46 PM

Well, there are too many people and they want us all sick, on drugs until we die.Simple in their mind.Nonie

iodinegroups (DOT) comFrom: ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. netDate: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:03:07 -0400Subject: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

With the right raw materials - yes

Steph

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

Yeah, if apricot seeds were banned, it doesn't surprise me. Next cottage cheese and flaxseed oil will be banned arrggghhh! Or, let's just ban fruits and veggies for that matter!

From: Nonie <nmsammymsn (DOT) com>Subject: RE: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodineiodinegroups (DOT) comDate: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4:46 PM

Well, there are too many people and they want us all sick, on drugs until we die.Simple in their mind.Nonie

iodinegroups (DOT) comFrom: ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. netDate: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:03:07 -0400Subject: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

What totally pathetic asanine excuse will the EU want to give for banning this iodine for god's sake??

A totally eveil institution if ever I saw one... (EU= Evil Universe)

AJD

[Guest guest]

Those of us in the US better stock up on it too. Sounds like the advice came from our Centers for Disease Control....

BarbF

In a message dated 8/13/2009 11:03:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ladybugsandbees@... writes:

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

[Guest guest]

Hi

This is another attack on hypothyroid people, to bring us all into line for lots

of nasty conditions that are so profitable to treat!! If you look at

Shamon's site you will see what problems people are having now just getting

their medication. They will not rest until we are all suitably ill and

compliant to their cause.

love janet

[Guest guest]

They are just destroying fruits and veggies with GMO so they don't have to make them outlawed.

Steph

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountr ylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough. co.uk/magazine/ 2009/08/13/ eu-ban-will- end-walkers- use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

One reason they are cracking down is because it is used in making

Methamphetamine. The compounding pharmacist said he has all new rules for Iodine

including watching for suspicious request using " thyroid " for an excuse even.

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does iodine go bad from sitting? diane, near philly, pa On Aug 13, 2009, at 11:03 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountrylist.com/ Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking? http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2009/08/13/eu-ban-will-end-walkers-use-of-iodineEU ban will end walkers' use of iodine McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMTIodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

[Guest guest]

No - it evaporates / loses potency.

Steph

Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

does iodine go bad from sitting?

diane, near philly, pa

On Aug 13, 2009, at 11:03 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

Here is the EU country list http://www.eucountrylist.com/

Time to stock up on your iodine now. I wonder how this will affect those companies that are selling Iodoral from the US. What the heck are they thinking?

http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2009/08/13/eu-ban-will-end-walkers-use-of-iodine

EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

McHale, ReporterThursday 13 August 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Iodine, for many years used by walkers and mountaineers to disinfect water, will be banned in the European Union from autumn.

The ban means that, from 25 October retailers will no longer be allowed to sell or supply for use the substance. Some equipment manufacturers will also need to modify their gear in response to the ban. Chlorine tablets will still be available for the purpose.

The ban affects all 27 EU countries and was taken in response to US Center for Disease Control advice which says iodine should only be consumed in controlled doses for no more than a few weeks.

Pregnant women and those with thyroid problems were always advised against using the substance.

Generations of outdoors enthusiasts, military personnel and travellers have used iodine, producing its telltale yellow colouring, to kill bugs in drinking water. Alternatives include, as mentioned, chlorine tablets, though these produce a strong ‘swimming bath’ taste in treated water; boiling and devices using ultra-violet light and filtering.

The main risks from drinking untreated water come from bacteria, viruses and parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium. There may also be chemicals present in water, though this is less likely in high mountain streams.

Industry insiders said the move could be followed by the United States and other countries.

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i thought somehting might happen to it... diane, near philly, pa On Aug 14, 2009, at 8:31 PM, ladybugsandbees wrote:No - it evaporates / loses potency. .

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If it is tightly capped it should hold its own.

Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

i thought somehting might happen to it...

diane, near philly, pa

On Aug 14, 2009, at 8:31 PM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

No - it evaporates / loses potency.

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Lugol's will keep if stored properly...tightly capped dark colored bottles in dark cupboard. I have had some for a long time and it is still potent.

iodine From: ditique@...Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:46:11 -0400Subject: Re: EU ban will end walkers' use of iodine

i thought somehting might happen to it...

diane, near philly, pa

On Aug 14, 2009, at 8:31 PM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

No - it evaporates / loses potency.

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