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Answer: Yes — Chlorpyrifos is banned in 1 country/region including European Union. The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: high. Commonly found in: apples, oranges, berries.
TL;DR: Chlorpyrifos is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (pesticides).
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CAS 2921-88-2.
| EU status | Banned |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | high |
| Where it shows up | apples, oranges, berries, broccoli |
| CAS number | 2921-88-2 |
Chlorpyrifos (CAS 2921-88-2) is a insecticide used in industrial agriculture.
It is applied as a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide.
Linked to impaired brain development in children; banned in the EU in 2020.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Chlorpyrifoswith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
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Yes — Chlorpyrifos is banned in the European Union, while it remains allowed for use in the United States.
Chlorpyrifos is allowed in the United States. US regulators have not imposed the same restrictions that apply across the EU.
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