The presentation states that endosulfan is not banned in USA. Its registrations have been withdrawn by the Industry until the end of 2016. The volume of endosulfan used in the USA is small in comparison to the remainder of the world because the target insects are different and replacements are not available. The industry agreed to continue to supply endosulfan for specified uses in the USA over the next 6 years until 2016… http://whybanendosulfan.org

1. Endosulfan – USA Registration
Status

2. Endosulfan ­ Not Banned in USA
Industry has voluntarily withdrawn its registrations,
which will be completed by 2016.
The phase out plan became final on 10, Nov 2010.
Industry’s decision was based on commercial
considerations.
It resulted from a requirement for cost prohibitive
product testing for many pesticides driven by a
congressional mandate.

3. Alternatives
The volume of endosulfan used in the USA is small in
comparison to the remainder of the world because
the target insects are different.
Replacements are not available in the USA for all uses
of endosulfan.
The industry agreed to continue to supply endosulfan
for specified uses in the USA over the next 6 years
until 2016.
During this time growers will attempt to find
replacements.

4. USA and the Stockholm
Convention
The USA has not ratified the Convention.
It does participate as an Observer and contributes
financially to the efforts of the Convention.
Not being a Party limits USA’s influence in the POP
process.
It has expressed concerns over adherence to the
provisions of the Convention relative to the decision
process.

5. Thank You