Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) 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, synthesis, formulation and comercialization of all products formulated with Methyl-parathion .

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, the harmful effects to human health under the conditions of use and handling in the country is a big concern.

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:

These products also eliminate beneficial insects in agricultural crops and affect the environment.

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: 16/06/2003