The leaflet lists the commercial and chemical names of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) permitted under the law in Sri Lanka. Since the laws will not prevent the negative health impacts of the use of these pesticides, it is intended to promote alternative chemicals and methods that can be applied instead of using such chemicals through ground level

Download (PDF) The leaflet describes the Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) in chemicals used in households such as bug sprays. The active ingredient is given because it is more reliable than the commercial name. The leaflet also explains the environmental consequences of using these chemicals as well as alternatives. 

Download (PDF) This leaflet targets the farmer communities and lists out the Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs)/ active ingredients potentially among their use. The leaflet also describes the health and environmental consequences of their use and measures they could take to avoid/ reduce exposure to these chemicals.

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