Press Release: Agreement Reached to End Sale of Chlorpyrifos in California by February 2020 - calepa.ca.gov
California will end the sale of Chlorpyrifos by February 2020, impacting all businesses using this pesticide.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All pesticide applicators and firms using Chlorpyrifos in California. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: February 2020.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears.
What changed
The sale of Chlorpyrifos will be prohibited, affecting its availability for pest control.
Who it affects
All pesticide applicators and firms using Chlorpyrifos in California.
What you must do
Cease the use and sale of Chlorpyrifos by the February 2020 deadline.
Deadline
February 2020.
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