Chlorpyrifos

Chlorpyrifos: Recently, the COPs (Conferences of the Parties) for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions are being held in Geneva, focusing on addressing hazardous chemicals, including chlorpyrifos.

• About Chlorpyrifos: Classified as 'moderately hazardous' by the World Health Organization.

o Banned in over 40 countries, yet remains approved for use in India on 18 crops.

o Associated with severe health risks, including: Neurotoxicity, Reproductive toxicity and Irreversible brain damage in unborn children

o Contributes to widespread environmental contamination due to its high mobility.