Dear Darcy

Their is little or no such product, which banned globally. But once initiative taken by anyone, may adopted by others in mean time on same experience. I am not expert on this particular subject, although i have find out some of such document on antibiotics and sharing with you.

Thanks Neeraj.  The first document was especially useful.  It makes me think that if a global ban is not possible, that least developed countries may be further impacted by a partial ban.  I say this based on the usual practice by manufacturers of 'dumping' unusable products in countries with the least resistance, i.e. least developed countries that usually lag behind in banning products.

Darcy, you could look at the ban on Diclofenac in India. This drug used in veterinary care has been completely banned (with mixed results) after a a strong advocacy by BNHS and other vulture conservation organizations. For example just see this http://infochangeindia.org/environment/news/india-bans-vulture-killer-drug-diclofenac.html and this http://www.conservationindia.org/case-studies/effective-or-not-has-the-ban-on-diclofenac-to-save-india%E2%80%99s-vultures-worked

Yes, the example given by Rishi of Diclofenac is a text-book example.

Yes, thanks Rishi and John.  I'm aware of that ban and was wondering more about global bans. 

Cheers, Darcy

Hi Darcy, you probably know of the history of DDT. First banned in Europe, then US, then worldwide ban. Although this ban implies that it is still used for vector control (indoor spraying). Maybe you check the Stockholm Convention (2004) if there are other pesticides that are completely banned worldwide. Best, Marion

Hi Marion,

Yes, I had remembered the DDT case after I posted my question.  Thanks for highlighting it.  Yes, the POPs are a special case. 

Thanks, Darcy

London Dumping Convention bans disposal of these products, or waste containing them, at sea. Other international conventions may apply, e.g., Basel Convention, Bamako Convention, etc. Also, search for intergovernmental agreements that may cover these products, or waste containing them.

Hi Lee,

Thanks for your answer.  Yes, I've been checking out the other conventions.  Stockholm seems most relevent but only deals with POPs. 

Thanks, Darcy