Workshop on the identification of alternatives to fenthion on quelea bird control

Following the proposal under Article 6 of the Convention, a draft decision guidance document for fenthion (ultra low volume (ULV) formulations at or above 640g active ingredient/l) was prepared and the criteria for including fenthion in Annex III were met according to the Chemical Review Committee. However, the 2015 Conference of the Parties did not reach the consensus on listing this pesticide in Annex III of the Convention. Subsequently, the 7th meeting of the Conference of the Parties mandated the secretariat to work on identification of alternatives to fenthion as requested by parties.