Chemical name: Benzene, hexachloro- 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 agricultural use is prohibited. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Banned for all agricultural uses. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: The increasing level of HCB in human adipose and other tissues and its slowly metabolism rate was a potential risk to the population. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Decrease of chemical risk to humans. Lower residues in crops, more healthy food. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Increasing residue of HCB in water and soil, bioaccumulation in food chain. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Decrease of water and soil pollution, no residues of HCB in drinking water. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/06/1978 |