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:

Banned all formulations and concentrations

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 Monocrotophos.

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 increase the risk of intoxication of both operators and consumers of fruits and vegetables.

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

Risk reduction of intoxication of both operators and consumers of fruits and fresh vegetables.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Monocrotophos based pesticides are not selective for beneficial insects in agricultural crops and have adverse effects on the environment, affecting birds, mammals and fish.

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