Myanmar’s Ministry of Agriculture has released Notifications No. 7 and No. 8 of 2026, formally establishing updated lists of banned and restricted pesticides. The measures set forth clear control requirements for various highly toxic and high-risk pesticides, further regulating the use and management of pesticides within the country.
I. Banned Pesticides: Comprehensive Prohibition on Multiple High-Risk Products
Notification No. 7 outlines a list of banned pesticides, all of which pose significant risks to human health and the environment. These pesticides are characterized by carcinogenicity, high acute toxicity, high environmental persistence, or bioaccumulation potential. Some are also listed under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC), or are classified as Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). The use of these products is now comprehensively prohibited.
The banned pesticide list includes:
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Aldrin
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Chlordane
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Chlordecone
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DDT
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Dieldrin
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Endosulfan
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Endrin
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Heptachlor
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Hexachlorobenzene
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Lindane
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Mirex
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Pentachlorophenol
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Toxaphene
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Atrazine
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Carbofuran
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Chlorpyrifos
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Chlorpyrifos-methyl
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Dichlorvos
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Dimethoate
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Methomyl
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Monocrotophos
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Paraquat
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Phosphamidon
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Terbufos
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Thiodicarb
II. Restricted Pesticides: Controlled Use for 9 Products
Notification No. 8 introduces a list of restricted pesticides, comprising nine products that are not entirely prohibited but are subject to strict controls regarding application scenarios and methods. Some of these products may only be used under government supervision. The specific restrictions are as follows:
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Methyl Bromide, Aluminum Phosphide: Permitted only as fumigants and strictly under government supervision.
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Magnesium Phosphide: Permitted only as a fumigant.
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Bromadiolone, Brodifacoum: Permitted only for processing into bait formulations for use as rodenticides.
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Zinc Phosphide: Permitted only for use as a rodenticide.
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Fenthion: Permitted only for malaria control in domestic and public health settings.
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Imidacloprid: Permitted only for seed treatment to control pests in field crops; foliar spraying is prohibited.
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Ethylene Oxide: Permitted only for sterilization of medical devices.
The original text of the announcements is as follows:
