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 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 Chlordimeform or any substance in any form containing Chlordimeform. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Chlordimeform and its principal metabolites are considered probable human carcinogens. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: The possibility of risks and exposure to this chemical by humans decreased. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/10/2006 |