Health Canada warns about unregistered insecticides in the marketplace
What the notice records
| Product | Unregistered insecticides such as "Sniper 1000EC DDVP," "Lava 100% EC" and "NOPEST". These contain the insecticide dichlorvos at levels that pose a significant risk to human health. |
|---|---|
| Issue | Chemical hazard - Unauthorized products - Product safety - Unauthorized product |
| What you should do | Do not purchase, import, sell or use these products.If you are in possession of one of these products, safely dispose of it in accordance with your provincial and/or municipal guidelines for the disposal of hazardous waste.Only purchase insecticides that have been registered by Health Canada with a PCPA registration number identified on the product label. This code has up to five digits, for example: Registration No. 12345 Pest Control Products Act. To know if a product is registered, visit the Pesticide Product Information Database. Read and follow all directions on the product label.You are encouraged to report any non-compliant products, including unregistered dichlorvos insecticides, found in the Canadian marketplace to Health Canada by contacting the Pesticide Compliance Program ([email protected]).If you're suffering from a side effect or injury which you think may be related to this product, contact your doctor or provincial poison control centre. |
| Category | Specialized products |
| Publishing body | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| Class | Class not stated |
| Last updated | 2024-02-12 |
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