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

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

No formulation is authorized at present

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 and ethyl 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 and cause concern for the harmful effects to human health under the conditions of use and handling in the country because its high toxicity.

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

Avoiding import and reducing risk of intoxication for manipulators and the environment.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Product not selective, beneficial insects can be eliminated.

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

It is foreseen reduction and prohibition of use in one year time.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2003