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 concentrations

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

At present no formulation or use is authorized

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Banned registration, import, comercialization and use, in the country, of all products formulated with phosphamidon.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

It is an extremely hazardous pesticide, because of its high toxicity, the use of high doses per unit area, and the lack of habit in the use of personal protective equipment increase the risk of poisoning. The lacks of respecting the grace periods and because of non-selective products prove them highly toxic to bees and birds.

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

Intoxication risk reduction for manipulators and the environment.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

This product has adverse effects on the environment, affecting bees and birds

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

Significant reduction expected up to final disposal in one year.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 17/03/2006