Chemical name: 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1.alpha.,4.alpha.,4a.beta.,5.alpha.,8.alpha.,8a.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: The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Included in the List of Hazardous (Dangerous) Chemical Products (FAC 000-000-9903) / 9905 / Acutely Hazardous (Dangerous) Chemical Products under SCHEDULE 11 & 13 of the S.I.15. Regulations (Management of Solid and Hazardous Wastes) of 1991. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Information on hazards was a specified in the relevant DGD. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: The ban on importation of this product will reduce human exposure and associated risk to human. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Information on hazard to the environment is as specified in the DGD. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: No effect expected since product has not been registered for the past ten years. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/01/1998 |