Chemical name: Methanimidamide, N'-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethyl- 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 Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Law No. 7.802 of 11 July 1989 and Decree No. 4.074 of 4 January 2002 - Pesticides and its compounds need to be registered by the Federal Authority prior to produce, export, import, trade or use. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Chlordimeform is a pesticide toxic to human as reported by FAO, WHO and NIOSH. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To avoid exposure of the chemical and the associated risks to human health. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Chlordimeform is highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To avoid exposure of the chemical and the associated risks to environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 04/01/2002 |