The regulatory action of Canada was to phase out by the end of 2005 all uses of azinphos‐methyl for which alternatives exist: alfalfa, clover, rye, quince, potatoes, tomatoes, rutabagas, turnips, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers, cucumbers, strawberries, boysenberries, longan berries, walnuts, melons, pumpkins, blueberries, outdoor ornamentals, nursery plants, forest trees and shade trees.
El propósito de la medida reglamentaria del Canadá era eliminar gradualmente antes que finalizar a 2005 todos los usos de del azinfos-metilo para los que existiesen alternativas: alfalfa, trébol, centeno, membrillo, patata, tomate, nabo sueco, nabo, col, brécol, col de Bruselas, coliflor, pepinos, fresa, bayas boysen, bayas longan, nueces, melón, calabaza, arándano, plantas ornamentales exteriores, plantas de vivero, árboles forestales y árboles de sombra.UN-2 UN-2