Chemical name: Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-N-(methoxymethyl)-

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:

BOXER, LASSO, ALANEX 48% EC, ALAZINE 35/20 L.M., LASSO MICRO-TECH, ALACLOR 48 SC

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

It is prohibited to manufacture, import, distribute, place on the market, hold and use pesticide active substances containing Alachlor, in all formulations for agricultural and forestry use, as well as the technical material or technical concentrate intended for the national formulation of phytosanitary products for agricultural and forestry use or for exporting.

Exceptionally, the entry of analytical standards used to determine the analytes corresponding to pure active substances and the metabolites used in a monitoring program, in studies of residues in different matrices related to the forestry and agricultural field, or in scientific research will be allowed. The admission must comply with the provisions of the resolution that regulates the entry of analytical standards of pesticides (Exempt Resolution No. 1557 of 2014, establishes the requirements for the authorization and repeal of pesticides Resolution No. 3670 of 1999).

https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1060172&;idVersion=2019-01-21&idParte=9416045

Manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers, stockists and holders who, for any reason, maintain or have maintained stocks of pesticides formulated with Alachlor active substances must comply with the provisions of the resolution regulating the obligation to declare to the Agricultural and Livestock Service the existence of expired pesticides (Exempt Resolution No. 432 of 2015, establishes the obligation to declare to the Agricultural and Livestock Service the existence of expired pesticides and repeals resolutions indicated). https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1075015

Violations to this resolution will be sanctioned as provided on Decree Law Nº 3557 of 1980 (https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=7178) and according to Law N°18755 https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=30135

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 04/01/2012