Chemical name: Phosphoramidothioic acid, O,S-dimethyl ester Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All phytosanitary uses and formulations ara prohibited The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Due to: - high toxicity to humans and, particularly high risk to applicators; - its toxicity implies, as well, high risks to beneficial insects and extreme toxicity for birds; - there are less harmful alternatives The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Was performed on the basis of methamidophos formulations inherent dangers. The high toxicity implies a high risk for rural workers and for the rest of the exposed population. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Banning use of methamidophos formulations. Eliminate this product from the market. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Due to the inherent toxicity of methamidophos formulations, their phytosanitary use jeans a high risk to mammals, birds, aquatic organisms and beneficial insects. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Prohibit the use of methamidophos formulations with the consequent reduction of risks and dangers for the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 17/10/2006 |