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:

All uses

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:

Resolution RDC No. 347 of 16 December of 2002 - National Health Surveillance Agency - Exclude the phosphamidon from the list of toxics substances, which can be authorized as pesticides.

Law No. 7.802 of 11 July 1989 and Decree No. 4.074 of 04 January 2002 - Pesticides and its compounds need to be registered by the Federal Authority prior to produce, export, import, trade or use.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Regulatory actions was taken due the risk to human health related to the Phosphamidon.

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

Control the use and trade of this chemical in line with the regulations.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Due the highly toxicity of phosphamidon to fishes, aquatic organisms and bees.

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

Control the trade and prevent misuse of this chemical by users.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/12/2002