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.alpha.,3.beta.,6.beta.,6a.alpha.,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: All formulation or preparation and all use 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: Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (Prohibited Pesticides) Order No. 22 of 2006 made under the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Act 2000 (No. 13 of 2000) prohibits the importation, sale and use of Dieldrin or any substance in any form containing Dieldrin. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: High toxicity to man and many animals and bioaccumulation in the food chain and human tissues. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: The possibility of risks and exposure to this chemical by humans decreased. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Persistence in the environment and bioaccumulation in tissues. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduce effect on fishes, wildlife and other animals. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/10/2006 |