FMC is one of the world's foremost, diversified chemical companies with leading global positions in agricultural, industrial and consumer markets. From its inception, our company and employees have maintained a commitment to pursue new technologies that improve quality of life and to conduct our businesses in a responsible manner.

FMC strongly condemns any misuse of its products and works diligently to address any incidence of alleged misuse. We take tremendous pride, not only in our products, but in our stewardship responsibilities. We have worked with government agencies, distributors and other pesticide manufacturers on stewardship initiatives around the world.

Furadan remains a useful product, vital to the sustainability of agriculture. FMC believes the proper use of Furadan does not create a risk to human health, wildlife, or the environment, and we will continue to promote its responsible use.

July 23, 2010
FMC Responds to U.S. Appeals Court Rulings on Carbofuran; Court Overturns Revocation of Import Tolerances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reinstate import tolerances for carbofuran for rice, bananas, coffee and sugar cane. Although the court did not endorse EPA's views on the safety of carbofuran, for procedural reasons it did not overturn the agency's decision to deny an administrative hearing regarding revocation of domestic tolerances. FMC Corporation, the U.S. registrant for carbofuran (Furadan), while satisfied with the reinstatement of import tolerances, has not determined if further legal action will be taken regarding the continued denial of an administrative hearing until it can conduct a careful review of the court's opinion.

February 13, 2010
FMC Conducts Buy-Back of Furadan 4F in East Africa
FMC Corporation has repurchased Furadan 5G from distributors and retailers in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.  The buy-back program remains open for any product that might still be in commercial channels.  Should any additional product be found in the marketplace, please let FMC know the location details so it can be repurchased.  FMC has no plans to reintroduce the product in these countries in the future.

December 14, 2009
U.S. Court Grants FMC an Expedited Review
The United States Court of Appeals has granted FMC’s request for an expedited review. This will challenge EPA’s refusal to hold a hearing to contest their revocation of all carbofuran tolerances.

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