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China
DDT-related Activity |
Reported status | Comments |
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DDT is produced
| Yes1,2 | The total amount of DDT produced in the 2003-2005 period was 4.458 t (2003: 582 t, 2004: 2.284 t, 2005: 1.592t)1
Annual DDT Production in China was reported as 4.500 t - 80% is used as an intermediate in dicofol production. 20% is used internally or exported (approximately 900 t). China has committed itself to eliminate the production, distribution and use of DDT in the next 10 years with a phase out target date of 2014.5 |
DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
| Yes1,2 | The amounts of DDT used were not mentioned in the report.1
Approximately 300 t/yr of DDT are released to the environment as a component of dicofol.5 |
DDT is imported
| No1 | |
DDT is exported
| Yes1 | China exported DDT to South Africa, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Namibia and
Djibouti. The amounts exported were: |
Purchase/Use is regulated
| Yes1 | DDT is permitted as an intermediate in the manufacture of dicofol and in disease vector control, particularly to malaria.3 |
DDT alternatives are used
| Yes1 | Chemical and Environmental control.1
Implementation of a project to find alternatives and eliminate the use of 250 t/year of DDT as additives in the production of antifouling paint by alternatives.8 |
Has a national vector control policy
| No1 | |
IVM strategy is implemented
| No1 | |
Hold usable stocks of DDT
| No1 | A total of 11060 kg of obsolete stocks.1
Estimated accumulated production of DDT is 430.000 t.3 |
Case Studies on DDT exist?
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2. Country data sources
1 DDT Questionnaire (reporting period: 2003-2005)
2 DDT
Register
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GEF-funded NIP Projects
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GEF-funded Project on DDT
Production of Dicofol
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GEF-funded Project on Alternatives to DDT Use in Antifouling Paint
Last updated on: 21-May-2007