In 1998, UK companies used 50,000 tonnes of grain, grown using artificial chemicals in the production of Gin and Vodka.
Clear Air.
All of us strive for pure, clear, clean air, yet all the time our air is under threat.
Chlorothalonil is one of the most widely used fungicides applied to grain and according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, is a possible cause of cancer.(2)
Our air is contaminated with air born particles everytime any type of chemical spray is used.
Organic products use no artifical chemicals.
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Clear Water.
Clear clean water is at the heart of our ability to perform in sport and at work. Yet chemicals draining off grain fields which have been treated, are a constant danger to humans and wildlife.
Lindane, is a seed treatment, is frequently found in UK estuarine water, freshwater and ground water at levels above Environmental Quality standards.(3) It is a possible cause of cancer (4) and has been reported in human milk in countries worldwide.(5)
Isoprotuon & Diflufenican are Herbicides that have been found in 17% of surface water, at levels that exceed EU standards. It is harmful to fish, aquatic invertebrates and plant life.(6)
Organic products use no artifical Herbicides or seed treatments.
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Clear Conscience
We all take the performance of our hormones for granted. Yet, chemicals sprayed on conventional grain could be disrupting them in the short and medium term, creating unknown long term ill effects.
Fonofos is a seed treatment. It is an organophosphorus pesticide, which may have short or medium term effects on human and animal hormone systems. It is extremely toxic and is classified as a poison.(7)
Lindane is a potential endocrine disrupting chemical,(8) which means it may disrupt human hormonal systems. It is soluble in fat and bio accumulates in the food chain.(9)
Organic products do not use artifical Insecticides or Seed Treatments.
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Clear Head
Today, sports and business require intense focus and 100% commitment. Chemicals sprayed on grain are feared to be disrupting human nervous systems.
Dimethoate is an Insecticide which is potentially harmful to the human nervous system. It is broad spectrum, which means it is dangerous to many non-target species.(10)
Tri-Allate is a Herbicide which is potentially dangerous to the human nervous system. Operators must wear protective clothing and whilst many uses for it have been revoked it is still used.(11)
Organic products do not use artifical Insecticides or Herbicides.
Clear Taste
Unlike many leading conventional vodka brands which add chemicals to their vodka, UK5 is 100 % chemical free creating pure premium vodka second to none.
Naturally smoother due to the quality of its organic ingredients.
References
• We would like to thank Wipika and Parasite Academy for allowing us to use their photographs.
2) US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs List of Chemicals evaluated for carcinogenic potential. EPA, Washington DC Feb 1997.
3) Pesticides in the Aquatic Environment 1995. Environment Agency, London, March 1997.
4) Some halogenated hydrocarbons. Evaluation of the Carcinogenic risk of chemicals to humans. LARC monographs vol.20.
5) Pesticides in the Aquatic Environment 1995. Environment Agency, London, March 1997.
6) Pesticides in the Aquatic Environment 1995. Environment Agency, London, March 1997.
7) UK Pesticide Guide 1999(Ed.R.Whitehead.) CAB International, Wallingford, Oxon/BCPC, Farnham, Surrey.
8) Priority list of Substances with endocrine-disrupting characteristics (Environment Agency). ENDS Report 276 January 1998.
9) Pesticides in the Aquatic Environment 1995. Environment Agency, London, March 1997.
10) Dimethoate. MAFF Evaluation document 30. MAFF/PSD, York, October 1990:and Evaluation document 86 MAFF/PSD November 1993.
11) Review of Tri-Allate. MAFF/PSD press release July 1999.
