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: 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: Monocrotophos has very high acute toxicity. It can cause impact on human health under conditions of use. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Prevent introduction of highly acute toxic chemical into the country. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 09/05/2000 |