❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question on notice inquires about the use, regulation, and potential risks of the organophosphate pesticide fenthion, specifically addressing both fenthion-methyl and fenthion-ethyl. The response clarifies the permitted uses of fenthion-methyl, its regulation, and provides assurances regarding minimal health and environmental risks due to existing controls, while noting fenthion-ethyl is deregistered.
AnsweredQoN 1393Legislative Assembly
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(1) Are pesticides containing the organo-phosphate fenthion allowed to be used on food products in Western Australia?
(2) If yes to (1), in what circumstances is use of fenthion permitted?
(3) If yes to (1), how wide spread is use of this pesticide?
(4) How effective are pesticides containing fenthion?
(5) Are pesticides containing fenthion permitted in all other Australian states and territories?
(6) Are pesticides containing fenthion banned in other countries?
(7) If yes to (6), which countries have banned them and why?
(8) What health risks are there to humans who consume fruit and vegetables which have been sprayed with pesticides containing fenthion?
(9) What are the risks to other species, such as birds, from spraying with pesticides containing fenthion?
(10) What procedures are in place to monitor any adverse effects on food products or humans of pesticides containing fenthion?
(2) If yes to (1), in what circumstances is use of fenthion permitted?
(3) If yes to (1), how wide spread is use of this pesticide?
(4) How effective are pesticides containing fenthion?
(5) Are pesticides containing fenthion permitted in all other Australian states and territories?
(6) Are pesticides containing fenthion banned in other countries?
(7) If yes to (6), which countries have banned them and why?
(8) What health risks are there to humans who consume fruit and vegetables which have been sprayed with pesticides containing fenthion?
(9) What are the risks to other species, such as birds, from spraying with pesticides containing fenthion?
(10) What procedures are in place to monitor any adverse effects on food products or humans of pesticides containing fenthion?
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Answered
13 March 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
22 days
Fenthion - methyl ('LEBAYCID") 1. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use on a wide range of fruit tree and vine crops, and for ornamentals. 2. For the control of registered insect pests under the conditions and constraints imposed by the registered label. 3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
1. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use on a wide range of fruit tree and vine crops, and for ornamentals. 2. For the control of registered insect pests under the conditions and constraints imposed by the registered label. 3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
2. For the control of registered insect pests under the conditions and constraints imposed by the registered label. 3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
10. Not applicable
1. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use on a wide range of fruit tree and vine crops, and for ornamentals. 2. For the control of registered insect pests under the conditions and constraints imposed by the registered label. 3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
2. For the control of registered insect pests under the conditions and constraints imposed by the registered label. 3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
3. Fenthion-methyl is a widely used insecticide. 4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
4. Fenthion-methyl is effective for its registered uses. 5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
5. Fenthion-methyl is registered for use in all States and Territories except Tasmania. 6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
6. No (based on all available information). 7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
7. Not applicable 8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
8. Human health risks from consumption are minimal as the label specifies withholding periods for all uses. The grower is legally obliged to follow the label. 9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
9. The risk to wildlife would be minimal. 10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
10. Agricultural produce is subject to sampling under the National Residue Survey conducted by the Commonwealth, and any State surveys of pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables conducted by the Health Department. Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
Fenthion - ethyl ("LUCIEJET") 1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
1. No. Fenthion-ethyl was deregistered in Australia in 1988. 2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
2. Not applicable 3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
3. Not applicable 4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
4. Not applicable 5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
5. No. The deregistration covered all States and Territories. 6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
6. The NRA has advised that both formulations of fenthion are under review in the USA. Fenthion's status in other countries is unknown. 7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
7. See response to 6. 8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
8. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
9. None, fenthion-ethyl is no longer used. 10. Not applicable
10. Not applicable
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