Argentina to phase out chlorpyrifos

摘要

Argentina is to phase out the production, import, sale and use of the insecticide, chlorpyrifos, national media report. The Argentine national plant and animal health inspection service, the Senasa, is working on a phase out of the active ingredient. Several reports claim that the phase out will commence with an import ban, followed by a production ban and ultimately, a prohibition on all commercialisation of the insecticide. The course is reportedly expected to last a little over a year. Chlorpyrifos-based insecticides are applied on grains, fruits, vegetables as well as covering garden use.