Chemical name:

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

All formulations and use or uses are severely restricted in rice cultivation within 3-5 years only.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

Only formulations of 400g a.i. are allowed in rice cultivation within 3-5 years.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Monocrotophos in under national regulatory control through the Decree 59 of 1998 as amended by Decree 59 of 1992 for the control of all hazardous substances which might impact the Nigerian environment and public health.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Information on hazards to human health was as specified in the relevant Decision Guidance Documents.

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

Severe restriction or prohibition of use of monocrotophos will reduce human exposure and associated risk to human health

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Information on hazard to the environment is as specified in the DGD.

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

Reduction of risk to wildlife, aquatic animals and the ecosystem in general

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/07/1998