Northwest Horticultural Council

Current Open Staff Positions

  • Policy Issues
  • Export Manual
  • Chemicals
  • Technical Publications
  • Industry Facts
  • Links
  • NW Congressional Delegation
  • About Us
You are here: Home / Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) Phase-out
Print Page

Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) Phase-out

A Chemical and Food Safety Alert
of the
Northwest Horticultural Council

Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) Phase-out

October 30, 2013

In 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized details of its proposed phase-out of Guthion (azinphos-methyl or AZM) on apples, pears, and cherries, with a scheduled termination date for distribution, sale and use of AZM of September 30, 2012.

However, on August 30, 2012, EPA announced that use of existing AZM stocks was to be extended until September 30, 2013, due to large amounts of product remaining following severe tree fruit crop losses in the Eastern and Midwest United States.

Use of Guthion, or azinphos-methyl is prohibited after September 30, 2013. A U.S. tolerance for azinphos-methyl residues remains in place. EPA has not announced a timeline for tolerance revocation.

Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the Northwest Horticultural Council at 509-453-3193.

 

'Banner Image

Voice: (509) 453-3193

Northwest Horticultural Council
105 South 18th Street, Suite 105
Yakima, Washington 98901, USA

Fax: (509) 457-7615

  • Home
  • About Us
  • NHC’s Legal Disclaimer

Copyright © · Northwest Horticultural Council · Log in