Chemical name: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(1-methylethyl)- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All uses and formulations of Atrazine are severely restricted The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: All products containing Atrazine are restricted because of their extremely high potential of toxicity to human beings and especially to the environment. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Atrazine belongs to class II of WHO (posing little risks) (Footprint PPDB, 2014). However, it is suspected to pose risks to human health. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: The preservation of human health and the environment, above all. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Atrazine poses risks to human health because of real risks of contamination of water resources. The high risk of contamination of water resources justified its ban in many countries in the world and in all the countries of the European Union. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: The preservation of the environment, above all. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 08/04/2015 |