Chemical name: Propanal, 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)-, O-[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxime 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: 10% G and 15% G formulations for all crops, especially bananas. Except flowers crops by the method of restricted use and applied sale. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: 10% and 15% G formulations on roses The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE Agrees: Art. 1 - Cancellation of Ministerial Agreement No. 0419 of 11 September 1991, published in Official Gazette No. 773 of 19 September 1991. Art. 2 - Providing that the Ecuadorian Agricultural Health Service restricts the use, application, commercialization of the insecticide-nematicide Aldicarb (Temik) 10% G and 15% G, exclusively to flowers and only by RESTRICTED USE AND APPLIED SALE method, under the responsibility of RP Ecuatoriana Ltda. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: H330: Fatal if inhaled. H300: Fatal if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. R26/28: Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. R24: Toxic in contact with skin. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Not relevant Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 30/09/1999 |