Chemical name: O,S-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate 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. 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, export, 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: Methamidophos is a highly toxic pesticide that is likely to cause problems under conditions of storage, transportation and use. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduction of risk to human health caused by metamidophos. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 11/04/2003 |