Published 27 Oct 2026 Last verified 27 Oct 2026
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Chlorpyrifos is now listed for global elimination, with an exemption for termite treatment in building foundations

The Stockholm Convention listed chlorpyrifos in Annex A. It does not bind India until India ratifies the amendment, but it is an early signal for anti-termite work.

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United Nations Secretary-General (depositary)16 Dec 2025 NOTICE Depositary notification C.N.672.2025: amendments to Annex A (chlorpyrifos, SC-12/9), 16 Dec 2025 Official copyRead it › NOTIFIED
WHAT CHANGED The 12th Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention decided (decision SC-12/9) to list chlorpyrifos in Annex A, meaning its production and use are to be eliminated, with specific exemptions.
WHO IS AFFECTED ResidentialCommercial
BY WHEN No fixed date Nothing to count down to.
DO THIS NOW 1Note which of your anti-termite jobs rely on chlorpyrifos2Trial a registered alternative termiticide on a few jobs
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01What changed

The 12th Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention decided (decision SC-12/9) to list chlorpyrifos in Annex A, meaning its production and use are to be eliminated, with specific exemptions. One exemption is wood preservation against borers and termites in building foundations.

The UN depositary communicated the amendment on 16 December 2025; for most parties it takes effect one year after that communication. India's declaration under the Convention says any amendment to Annex A, B or C enters into force for India only when India ratifies it.

02Why it matters

Chlorpyrifos is widely used in Indian pre- and post-construction anti-termite treatment. Nothing changes in India today, but global listings tend to reach Indian rules a few years later, and multinational clients and exporters may start asking for alternatives sooner.

 There is time. Put it on this month’s plan.

03What to do now

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04Read the source

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United Nations Secretary-General (depositary)16 Dec 2025 ✓ Official Depositary notification C.N.672.2025: amendments to Annex A (chlorpyrifos, SC-12/9), 16 Dec 2025 Open official document
United Nations Treaty Collection27 Oct 2026 ✓ Official Stockholm Convention status page, including India's declaration of 28 Mar 2006 Open official document

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