In The News
January 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. If the court makes a final ruling that EPA must hold a hearing, FMC expects the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge (ALJ) for a full hearing where the safety of carbofuran can be evaluated in an expeditious and neutral manner.
October 30, 2009
FMC Corporation Plans Legal Challenge to EPA Decision to Deny Administrative Hearing on Carbofuran
FMC Corporation announced the company plans to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to deny an administrative hearing on the agency's action to revoke all U.S. food tolerances for carbofuran insecticide. The company and a group of U.S. crop commodity associations will take legal action in U.S. federal court.
July 26, 2009
FMC Response to 60 Minutes Rebroadcast of Story on Kenyan Lion Poisonings
FMC strongly condemns the misuse of its products that are clearly intended to be used for crop protection. We are very concerned about allegations that our product has been used illegally to kill wildlife and have taken several actions to address the situation.
May 12, 2009
FMC Corporation Plans Objections to EPA Action on Carbofuran
FMC Corporation strongly disagrees with the announcement by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revoke all U.S. food tolerances for the pesticide carbofuran. The company plans to file objections to this action by the EPA and to seek an administrative hearing.
April 15, 2009
FMC Meets with Conservationists in Kenya
Three FMC representatives traveled to Kenya to meet with members of several wildlife conservation groups to discuss the Furadan withdrawal and buy-back program, as well as reports of wildlife poisonings.
March 29, 2009
FMC Statement on 60 Minutes Story on Lion Poisonings
FMC strongly condemns the use of its products to kill wildlife and is very concerned about these allegations. The company has taken several actions to address the situation.
March 29, 2009
Pa. pesticide maker vows steps to protect lions
FMC is taking "aggressive action" to prevent misuse of the product, halting sales to the country and trying to buy back existing supplies.
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May 12, 2009
FMC Corporation Plans Objections to EPA Action on Carbofuran
FMC Corporation strongly disagrees with the announcement by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revoke all U.S. food tolerances for the pesticide carbofuran. The company plans to file objections to this action by the EPA and to seek an administrative hearing.
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April 15, 2009
FMC Meets with Conservationists in Kenya
Three FMC representatives traveled to Kenya to meet with members of several wildlife conservation groups to discuss the Furadan withdrawal and buy-back program, as well as reports of wildlife poisonings.
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March 29, 2009
FMC Statement on 60 Minutes Story on Lion Poisonings
FMC strongly condemns the use of its products to kill wildlife and is very concerned about these allegations. The company has taken several actions to address the situation.
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