Chemical name: Mercury compounds 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: Mercury compounds are banned for uses as plant protection products. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: it is highly neurotoxin. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 15/04/1973 |