Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, 2-chloro-3-(diethylamino)-1-methyl-3-oxo-1-propenyl dimethyl ester

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:

Banned all formulations and agricultural applications.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

Certain quantities of active ingredient to be used in laboratory-scale research or as a standard reference

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Because:

The high toxicity to humans of products based on phosphamidon, and particularly the high risk to applicators;

- The toxicity also implies high risk to beneficial insects and extreme toxicity to birds;

- There are other opportunities to tackle phytosanitary problems with less toxic products;

- The use of products based on this substance has been banned in other countries for the reasons given and is listed on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure of the FAO / UNEP.

- Registration and application of Phytosanitary products-based phosphamidon for all agricultural uses is banned.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

as performed on the basis of phosphamidon formulations inherent dangers. This substance is included in the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (FAO / UNEP). Due to its high persistency represents a risk for the human health and rural workers (applicators).

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

Eliminate agricultural use of phosphamidon will reduce all possible routes of human exposure, with consequent benefits for the workers and population health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Was performed on the basis of phosphamidon formulations inherent dangers. This substance is included in the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (FAO / UNEP). The agricultural application represents a high risk for the environment because the high toxicity for birds and beneficial insects.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment:

Banning use of phosphamidon formulated products will reduce risks for the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 30/01/2002