Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade

FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE

IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form

COUNTRY: European Community

(Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL

1.1.

Common name

Tetraethyl lead

1.2.

CAS number

78-00-2

1.3.

Type of formulation and content of active ingredient

SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES

Pesticide

X Industrial

Severely hazardous pesticide formulation

SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY

3.1.

X This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country.

3.2.

This is a modification of a previous response.

The previous response was a final decision.

Yes

No

The previous response was an interim response.

Yes

No

Date of issue of the previous response:

SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT

X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR

Interim response (Fill in section 6, page 3-4)

SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, pursuant to national legislative or administrative measures

5.1.

No consent to import

Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

5.2.

Consent to import

5.3.

X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions

The specified conditions are:

The use of the chemical as an anti-knock compound in leaded petrol for vehicles is banned since it is prohibited to place on the market leaded petrol for vehicles. However, Member States may allow a derogation for small quantities of leaded petrol containing not more than 0.15g lead/L, up to a maximum of 0.5 % of total sales, for collectors’ old cars.

Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import?

X Yes

No

Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports?

X Yes

No

5.4.

National legislative or administrative measure upon which the final decision is based

Description of the national legislative or administrative measure:

It is prohibited to place on the market leaded petrol for vehicles pursuant to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (Official Journal of the European Communities L 350 of 28.12.1998, p. 58).

The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure:

European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8).

5.5.

Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4

Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical currently registered in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical manufactured in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical formulated in the country?

Yes

No

If yes to either one of these last two questions:

Is this intended for domestic use?

Yes

No

Is this intended for export?

Yes

No

Other remarks

SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE

6.1.

No consent to import

Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

6.2.

Consent to import

6.3.

Consent to import only subject to specified conditions

The specified conditions are:

Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import?

Yes

No

Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports?

Yes

No

6.4.

Indication of active consideration in order to reach a final decision

Is a final decision under active consideration?

Yes

No

Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached:

The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision:

6.5.

Information or assistance requested in order to reach a final decision

The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat:

The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action:

The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical:

6.6.

Remarks

Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical currently registered in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical manufactured in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical formulated in the country?

Yes

No

If yes to either one of these last two questions:

Is this intended for domestic use?

Yes

No

Is this intended for export?

Yes

No

Other remarks

SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tetraethyl lead is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p.1) as: T+; R26/27/28; R33 (Very Toxic; Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed; Danger of cumulative effects) — Repr Cat.1; R61 (Toxic to reproduction Category 1; May cause harm to the unborn child) — Repr. Cat.3; R62 ( Toxic to reproduction Category 3; Possible risk of impaired fertility) — N; R50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment).

SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Institution

European Commission DG Environment

Address

Rue de la Loi 200

B-1049 Brussels Belgium

Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade

FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE

IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form

COUNTRY: European Community

(Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL

1.1.

Common name

Tetramethyl lead

1.2.

CAS number

75-74-1

1.3.

Type of formulation and content of active ingredient

SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES

Pesticide

X Industrial

Severely hazardous pesticide formulation

SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY

3.1.

X This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country.

3.2.

This is a modification of a previous response.

The previous response was a final decision.

Yes

No

The previous response was an interim response.

Yes

No

Date of issue of the previous response:

SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT

X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR

Interim response (Fill in section 6, page 3-4)

SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, pursuant to national legislative or administrative measures

5.1.

No consent to import

Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

5.2.

Consent to import

5.3.

X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions

The specified conditions are:

The use of the chemical as an anti-knock compound in leaded petrol for vehicles is banned since it is prohibited to place on the market leaded petrol for vehicles. However, Member States may allow a derogation for small quantities of leaded petrol containing not more than 0.15g lead/L, up to a maximum of 0,5 % of total sales, for collectors’ old cars.

Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import?

X Yes

No

Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports?

X Yes

No

5.4.

National legislative or administrative measure upon which the final decision is based

Description of the national legislative or administrative measure:

It is prohibited to place on the market leaded petrol for vehicles pursuant to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (Official Journal of the European Communities L 350 of 28.12.1998, p. 58).

The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8).

5.5.

Remarks See under point 5.3. and 5.4.

Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical currently registered in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical manufactured in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical formulated in the country?

Yes

No

If yes to either one of these last two questions:

Is this intended for domestic use?

Yes

No

Is this intended for export?

Yes

No

Other remarks

SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE

6.1.

No consent to import

Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

6.2.

Consent to import

6.3.

Consent to import only subject to specified conditions

The specified conditions are:

Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import?

Yes

No

Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports?

Yes

No

6.4.

Indication of active consideration in order to reach a final decision

Is a final decision under active consideration?

Yes

No

Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached:

The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision:

6.5.

Information or assistance requested in order to reach a final decision

The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat:

The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action:

The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical:

6.6.

Remarks

Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical currently registered in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical manufactured in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical formulated in the country?

Yes

No

If yes to either one of these last two questions:

Is this intended for domestic use?

Yes

No

Is this intended for export?

Yes

No

Other remarks

SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tetramethyl lead is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p.1) as: T+; R26/27/28; R33 (Very Toxic; Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed; Danger of cumulative effects) — Repr. Cat.1; R61 (Toxic to reproduction Category 1; May cause harm to the unborn child) — Repr. Cat.3; R62 ( Toxic to reproduction Category 3; Possible risk of impaired fertility) — N; R50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment).

SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Institution

European Commission DG Environment

Address

Rue de la Loi 200

B-1049 Brussels Belgium

Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade

FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE

IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form

COUNTRY: European Community

(Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL

1.1.

Common name

Parathion

1.2.

CAS number

56-38-2

1.3.

Type of formulation and content of active ingredient

All formulations

SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES

X Pesticide

Industrial

X Severely hazardous pesticide formulation

SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY

3.1.

This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country.

3.2.

X This is a modification of a previous response.

The previous response was a final decision.

X Yes

No

The previous response was an interim response.

Yes

X No

Date of issue of the previous response:

24.7.2003

SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT

X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR

Interim response (Fill in section 6, page 3-4)

SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, pursuant to national legislative or administrative measures

5.1.

X No consent to import

Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited?

X Yes

No

Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited?

X Yes

No

5.2.

Consent to import

5.3.

Consent to import only subject to specified conditions

Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import?

Yes

No

Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports?

Yes

No

5.4.

National legislative or administrative measure upon which the final decision is based

Description of the national legislative or administrative measure:

It is prohibited to use or place on the market all plant protection products containing parathion. Parathion was excluded from Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and thus authorisations for plant-protection products containing this active substance have been withdrawn. (Commission Decision 2001/520/EC of 9 July 2001, OJ L187, 10.7.2001, p.47).

The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8).

5.5.

Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4

Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical currently registered in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical manufactured in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical formulated in the country?

Yes

No

If yes to either one of these last two questions:

Is this intended for domestic use?

Yes

No

Is this intended for export?

Yes

No

Other remarks

SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE

6.1.

No consent to import

Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited?

Yes

No

6.2.

Consent to import

6.3.

Consent to import only subject to specified conditions

The specified conditions are:

Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import?

Yes

No

Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports?

Yes

No

6.4.

Indication of active consideration in order to reach a final decision

Is a final decision under active consideration?

Yes

No

Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached:

The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision:

6.5.

Information or assistance requested in order to reach a final decision

The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat:

The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action:

The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical:

6.6.

Remarks

Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical currently registered in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical manufactured in the country?

Yes

No

Is this chemical formulated in the country?

Yes

No

If yes to either one of these last two questions:

Is this intended for domestic use?

Yes

No

Is this intended for export?

Yes

No

Other remarks

SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Parathion is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T+; R26/28 (Very Toxic; Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.) — T; R24, R48/25 (Toxic; Toxic in contact with skin; Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed) — N; R50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment).

SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Institution

European Commission DG Environment

Address

Rue de la Loi 200

B-1049 Brussels Belgium