Chemical name: O,O-dimethyl-S-[(4-oxo-1,2,3-benzotriazin-3(4H)-yl)methyl]phosphorodithioate

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:

All formulations and uses were prohibited by the final regulatory action.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Banned for import, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Very high acute toxicity, extremely hazardous and risk to workers in formulation plant and during application by spraying.

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

No poisoning case caused by azinphos methyl is reported.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 24/06/2000