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Rentokil (Jon Thompson)Precautionary approach to determining risksIn <strong>the</strong> absence <strong>of</strong> New Zealand-specific exposure data, <strong>the</strong> assessment largely usesenvironmental and human health models to estimate exposure. These models useconservative assumptions and may overestimate risks.This precautionary approach is consistent with <strong>the</strong> HSNO Act and regulations. These providethat where <strong>the</strong>re is scientific and technical uncertainty, <strong>the</strong> Authority must consider <strong>the</strong>materiality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> uncertainty and if <strong>the</strong> uncertainty cannot be resolved to its satisfaction, musttake into account <strong>the</strong> need <strong>for</strong> caution in managing <strong>the</strong> adverse effects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> substance.Use <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos in New ZealandFormulations containing dichlorvos have been registered <strong>for</strong> use in New Zealand since 1968.In New Zealand dichlorvos is used <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> control <strong>of</strong> crawling and flying insects. Dichlorvosis used in agricultural and non-agricultural situations (Table ES. 1). This in<strong>for</strong>mationsummarises known use or label use patterns.Table ES. 1Summary <strong>of</strong> use <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos in New Zealand.Agricultural useVegetablesCerealsFruit (including tamarillo, persimmon, berries,passionfruit)Glasshouse crops (capsicum, cymbidium)Non-agricultural useIndoor/enclosed space treatment:Industrial, public access buildingsDomestic useOutdoor treatment <strong>of</strong> public areasUse in biosecurity fruit-fly monitoring.Mushroom houses8 substances containing dichlorvos are currently approved <strong>for</strong> use in New Zealand (TableES. 2). Only those substances used in agricultural situations require registration <strong>under</strong> <strong>the</strong>ACVM Act.Table ES. 2<strong>Substance</strong>s containing dichlorvos approved <strong>for</strong> use <strong>under</strong> <strong>the</strong> HSNO Act.<strong>Substance</strong> descriptionApproval numbersHSNO ACVMTrade namesDichlorvos [CAS #62-73-7] HSR002838 - -DDVP Insecticide Strip HSR000126 P007362 DDVP Insecticide StripFlammable aerosol containing 3.1g/litre dichlorvos and 8.7 g/litrepropoxurReady to use liquid containing 4.4g/litre dichlorvos and 9.6 g/litrepropoxurEmulsifiable concentrate containing1000 g/litre dichlorvosHSR000207 - BV2 Surface InsecticideHSR000209 - BV2 Surface Insecticide BulkHSR000211 P001132 NuvosDichlorvos reassessment – application Page 6 <strong>of</strong> 436

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