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Answer: Yes — Naled is banned in 1 country/region including European Union. The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: high. Commonly found in: mosquito control, alfalfa.
TL;DR: Naled is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (pesticides).
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CAS 300-76-5.
| EU status | Banned |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | high |
| Where it shows up | mosquito control, alfalfa |
| CAS number | 300-76-5 |
Naled (CAS 300-76-5) is a insecticide used in industrial agriculture.
It is applied as a organophosphate for mosquito and crop pests.
Not approved in the EU; neurotoxicity concerns.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Naledwith 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 — Naled is banned in the European Union, while it remains allowed for use in the United States.
Naled is allowed in the United States. US regulators have not imposed the same restrictions that apply across the EU.
Independent reviews flag Naled for documented health or environmental risks, which is why EU regulators acted while the US has not.
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