Chemical name: 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl methylcarbamate

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:

Banning: import, manufacture, fractionation, commercialization with Monocrotophos active ingredient in the national territory.

Pesticides for agricultural use for the control of nematodes in various crops.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Among the considerations of the Resolution it is noted that the Ministry of Agricultural Development of Panama (MIDA), adopts the decision of banning the active ingredient Carbofuran for all agricultural uses. This measure is adopted for two main reasons:

1) The banning of Carbofuran by the United States of America (USA), throughout its territory, for the severe problems to public health and the environment,

2) Decision of the United States of America, January 2010: zero tolerance to Carbofuran. This restrictive action for fruits and vegetables imports from different origins could have a negative impact on Panama's agro-export activity.

Another reason for the banning of agricultural formulations based on the active ingredient CARBOFURAN is because its highly harmful effects on public health and its polluting effects on the environment, indicated in several international studies. Under this decision, all sales licenses for products Carbofuran formulated were canceled in Panama.

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

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 28/04/2010