Chlorpyrifos is set to be banned in the United States! The state of Hawaii has already enacted a law: chlorpyrifos will be prohibited starting next January.

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2018-05-09

Hawaii recently enacted new legislation, SB 3095, which will make the state the first in the United States to ban chlorpyrifos. This law represents a critical step toward protecting public health from the harmful effects of chlorpyrifos. In addition to banning the pesticide, the bill requires all users of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) to report their use of such products and to maintain a no-spray buffer zone of at least 100 feet around schools. The law takes effect in July 2018, with a full ban on chlorpyrifos beginning in January 2019. Under the statute, any user seeking to continue using chlorpyrifos must apply for an exemption from the state; no exemptions will be granted after 2022. Mandatory reporting and no-spray zones are also mandated.

Hawaii recently enacted new legislation, SB 3095, which will make it the first U.S. state to ban chlorpyrifos. This law represents a crucial first step in safeguarding public health from the harms of chlorpyrifos; in addition to banning the pesticide, it requires all users of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) to report their use and to maintain a no-spray buffer zone of at least 100 feet around schools.

The bill will take effect in July 2018, with chlorpyrifos banned starting January 2019. Under the legislation, users who wish to continue using chlorpyrifos may only apply for a state‑level exemption; no exemptions will be granted after 2022. Mandatory reporting requirements and the no‑spraying zone provisions take effect immediately and are not subject to exemption.

Chlorpyrifos causes severe damage to children’s brain development. The health impacts of this pesticide prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the Obama administration to propose banning all its agricultural uses; however, the current EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, has refused to sign off on such a ban.

Sylvia Wu, an attorney with the Center for Food Safety Public Interest Group, has long advocated for regulating pesticide use in the region, calling the bill a foundation for further progress. “Today, Hawaii’s legislature has finally heeded the voices of the people. Banning chlorpyrifos is a step taken by the state government that will help safeguard the health of more children,” she said. Previously, Senate Bill 3095 had only designated a handful of pilot schools where pesticide spraying was prohibited; however, the final legislation mandates mandatory disclosure and pesticide‑free zones around all schools, thereby providing stronger protection for children.

The world’s largest agrochemical companies, including Monsanto, Dow, and Syngenta, conduct field trials in Hawaii to develop genetically modified crops resistant to herbicides and pesticides. To evaluate these new products, they repeatedly apply chemical treatments. Many of the treated areas are located adjacent to schools and residential neighborhoods, posing health risks to residents and children. According to relevant reports, these companies spray thousands of gallons of restricted‑use pesticides in Hawaii each year.

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