Chemical name: O,O-dimethyl-S-[(4-oxo-1,2,3-benzotriazin-3(4H)-yl)methyl]phosphorodithioate 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 formulations and uses were prohibited by the final regulatory action. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Banned for import, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Very high acute toxicity, extremely hazardous and risk to workers in formulation plant and during application by spraying. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: No poisoning case caused by azinphos methyl is reported. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 24/06/2000 |