Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-diethyl O-[4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl] 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:

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:

Fensulfothion is acutely toxic and extreme caution is necessary for handling of contaminated articles during mixing, loading and application.

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

No poisoning case caused by fensulfothion is reported.

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