Chemical name: 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: Importation and marketing of agricultural pesticide Parathion are banned. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: The Executive Director of the Ecuadorian Agency for Agricultural Quality Assurance - Agrocalidad, resolves: Art. 1. - The importation and marketing of the following pesticides for agricultural use is prohibited:
The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: R26/28: Very toxic if inhaled or ingested. R24: Toxic in contact with skin. H330: Fatal if inhaled H300: Fatal if ingested H311: Toxic in contact with skin Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks for the human health Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 13/01/2009 |