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EPA Responds to NRDC’s 2nd Petition to Cancel Pet Uses of Two Pesticides
For Release: November 6, 2014
In 2009, EPA considered two petitions from the Natural Resources Defense Council to cancel the use of propoxur and tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP) in pet products. In response, EPA developed new human health risk assessments for the pet uses of both pesticides. In 2013, EPA found unacceptable risks to children from exposure to propoxur pet collars. EPA and the manufacturers reached an agreement to cancel propoxur pet collar products. This decision was reached as a result of discussions about how to reduce children’s exposure to propoxur in pet collars. Read more about the March 2014 propoxur decision.
Unlike propoxur, EPA found no risks of concern regarding pet uses of TCVP. Based on the risk assessment findings, EPA has denied the petition to cancel pet uses of TCVP.
To view EPA’s response and the supporting documents for TCVP, search for EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0308 at www.regulations.gov. More information on TCVP is available on EPA’s Chemical Search Database.