Specifically, the terms of the agreement implement the following phase-out schedules. For the indoor household use, the registration will be canceled on March 2001 and all retail sales will stop by December 2002. Further, the company will implement a product recovery program in 2004 to complete the phase out of the product. Additionally, as part of the phase out, for all lawn, garden, and turf uses, the agreement ratchets down the manufacturing amounts. Also, the agreement begins the process to cancel around 20 different uses on food crops.
Organophosphates can affect the nervous system.
The effects from diazinon vary depending on the dose, but symptoms from over-exposure can include nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, and general weakness. Today's action also represents an important step for the environment. It is legal to purchase and use diazinon products according to label directions and precautions. Consumers should take special care to always read and follow the label directions and precautions. If consumers choose to discontinue use, they should contact their state or local hazardous waste disposal program or the local solid waste collection service for information on proper disposal.