Chemical name: O,O-Dimethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate 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 formulations and uses were prohibited. 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: Banned for import, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Very high acute toxicity, extremely hazardous and risk to workers in formulating plants and to farmers during application. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduce risk to farmers during application because parathion-methyl is an extremely hazardous chemical. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 19/10/2004 |