27. Colombia: Public Health and DDT
by Mr. J. H. Jaramillo Botero
Resolution 010255 of 1993
- Considerations.
- Broad spectrum.
- Prolonged residual action.
- Elevated potential for accumulation in human and animal lipids.
- Highly neurotoxic for humans and other vertebrates.
- Presence of organochlorine insecticides in human and animal milk that are higher than
acceptable risk.
Prohibition of
Production
Formulation
Marketing
Handling
Use
Importation
Application
- Dieldrin
- Chlordane
- Dodecachlor
- Pentachlorophenol
- Dicofol
- DDT
- HCB
- Heptachlorine
- Lindane
- Related Compounds
Exceptions:
- Lindane as ectoparasiticide in human health
- DDT during one year in vector control campaigns
Resolution 04166 of 1997
- Importation
- Manufacture
- Formulation
- Marketing
- Use
Lindane
Alternatives
- Pyrethroids