Chemical name: Methane, bromo- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All use as pesticides are prohibited, except for qps Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: Formulation of Methyl Bromide 98% remain allowed for use as fumigant in quarantine and pre-shipment. Anyone who uses this pesticide must attend restricted pesticide-use training. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: This chemical has been restricted for import and use only as fumigant for quarantine and pre-shipment (QPS). For importing this chemical, the importer should have permit from Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, and import recommendation from Ministry of Environment and Forestry. While for distribution, the importer only allowed to distribute this chemical to a licensed fumigator The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 26/05/2002 |