Chemical name: 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1a.alpha.,2.beta.,2a.beta.,3.alpha.,6.alpha.,6a.beta.,7 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: Pesticide not registered in the country. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: Pesticide not registered in the country. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: The chemical is banned for plant protection use. Prohibited to import and register in the country. Endrin and other chlorinated pesticides, as well as derivates and other compounds that are made of them. The final regulatory action does not apply to domestic use. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health. Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: In a study on people working in the production of endrin, the pesticide was not found in the blood of these persons, except in cases of accidental over-exposure. In another study with people working in endrin manufacture, a statistically significant increase of liver cancer and cancer of the biliary tract was found, although the study has some limitations, as the lack of information on quantitative exposure. There is limited evidence that the cyclodienes, such as endrin, may cause depression of immune response. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: None. The pesticide is not registered in the country. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/09/1991 |