Although in 2013 the Executive made observations on the decree purporting to completely prohibit the use of the 53 products , arguing that some were already prohibited by international standards and asking for scientific studies for the remaining, once again there has been an attempt to pass the measure without taking into account its effects on agriculture.

See also: "More Flexible Law on Chemicals in El Salvador"

"Representatives from the agricultural sector have expressed concern since, according to them, no technical evaluation is being made of the impacts that could come from the elimination of some chemical elements used to grow their crops."

Luis Treminio, President of the Chamber Association of Small and Medium Agricultural (Campo) Producers, said "... 'It is contradictory to what they want to do. How will they ban farmers in the country from using these agrochemicals, they will cause people stop producing crops and will continue importing products such as fruits and vegetables, which come from countries where these agrochemicals are not prohibited'."

Elsalvador.com adds that "...According to representatives from the agricultural sector, several of the products to be fully banned are needed for crop development. For example, in the case of the coffee sector one of the elements most often used is the insecticide Endosulfan, which is used to control the coffee borer beetle. "

Source: elsalvador.com

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