The Agency has determined that all products containing carbofuran (a widely used pesticide) are not eligible for re-registration. A small number of uses will be permitted until 2010. The immediate effect is a 98% reduction in use. High acute exposure is potentially fatal but there are no suspected ‘long tail’ effects of exposure.
Evidence from:
USEPA August 2006.
“Interim Re-registration Eligibility Decision: Carbofuran”
The case provides a clear example of the commercial impact of regulatory activity. D&O policies could provide a remedy.
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