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China - Final Regulatory Action
Phosphamidon CAS number:
13171-21-6
Date circular:
12/12/2019

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:

Prohibition of the production, circulation and use of phosphamidon and other four highly toxic pesticides

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

To ensure the quality and safety of agricultural products, the State Council of the People's Republic of China (PRC) approved the decision to prohibit the production, circulation and use of methamidophos and other four highly toxic pesticides.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

No information.

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

Reduction of exposure risk from the use of plant protection products containing phosphamidon.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

No information.

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

Reduction of risk to the environment (e.g. birds, mammals and acquatic organisms) from the use of plant protection products containing phosphamidon.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 09/01/2008