Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole, 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)ethyl]- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: It is prohibited to use, stock and sell imazalil as an ordinary fungicide, that is for spraying. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: Imazalil can still be used for seed treatment. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: It is prohibited to use imazalil for spraying. The substance is now only authorized as a seed dressing. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Imazalil is persistent in soil and has a high mobility in soil at pH-values below 6. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduced risk for ground water contamination and accumulation in the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1994 In 1994, the importer applied get imazalil authorized for spraying. This application, however, was rejected. Hence, it has never been allowed to use imazalil for spraying. |