Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1.alpha.,2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.beta.)- 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 formulations and uses were prohibited. 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: Banned for import, export, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Lindane has been reported to be banned or restricted because of persistency in the environment, bioaccumulation in the food chain and toxicity to humans, aquatic and terrestrial species. IARC classified as Group 2B (possible carcinogen but inadequate evidence in humans). Foetotoxic and/or maternal toxic effects were observed after administration at 10 mg/kg bw. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduction of health problems caused by Lindane. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Lindane has been reported to be banned or restricted because of persistency in the environment, bioaccumulation in the food chain and toxicity to humans, aquatic and terrestrial species. IARC classified as Group 2B (possible carcinogen but inadequate evidence in humans). Foetotoxic and/or maternal toxic effects were observed after administration at 10 mg/kg bw. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduce release of persistent organic pollutant to the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001 |