Energy & environment · 24/02/2010

EPA Cancels Registration of Pesticide Containing Maneb

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cancellation order for a product containing the pesticide maneb, following a voluntary request from the manufacturer, Drexel Chemical Company, and after no comments were received within the 30-day comment period. The order is effective immediately and allows for the continued use of the product in the United States.