Chemical name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, chloro derivs. Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: Importation is banned by this regulation, but not mentioned about the use. Use or uses that remain allowed: In this regulation uses of PCBs have not been mentioned, therefore existing transformers with PCBs can be used until they become obsolete or safely disposed. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Importation of Chemical PCBs and PCBs containing articles is banned. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Based on the International studies and the Recommendations of the WHO and Rotterdam Convention and the Stockholm Convention. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To stop the PCBs coming in to the country and to safely dispose the already existing PCBs. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Based on the International studies and the Recommendations of the WHO and Rotterdam Convention and the Stockholm Convention. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To stop the PCBs coming in to the country and to safely dispose the already existing PCBs. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 05/07/2013 |