Risk management evaluation endosulfan
The current production of endosulfan worldwide is estimated to range between 18,000 and 20,000 tonnes per year. Production takes place in India, China, Israel, Brazil and South Korea. Endosulfan is used in varying amounts in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, the USA and some other countries. Its use as plant protection product in agriculture is the most relevant emission source for endosulfan. Currently applied control measures cover the whole spectrum of possible control measures. In countries where endosulfan is still applied, use is restricted to specific authorised uses and specific use conditions and restrictions are usually established in order to control health and environmental risks. The ban of endosulfan in more than 60 countries demonstrates that economically viable alternatives are available in many different geographical situations and in developed and developing countries.