Chemical name: 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-

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:

Banned all uses and all mirex formulations.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Mirex formulations are included in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants because their highly toxicity, persistency and bioaccumulation, and may produce severe negative effects on the environment and human health. The use of these products is already banned in Uruguay and in several countries, not introducing this measure an impact on trade and domestic production. There are less harmful substitutive products for pest control, which in turn allows ensuring the implementation of the principles of the national environmental policy to protect the environment. (Article 6 of Law No. 17,283, Nov. 28, 2002).

Considering the above, introduction, production and use, in any form or under any regime in the country, of mirex based products is banned.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Was performed on the basis of mirex formulations inherent dangers. This substance is included in the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (FAO / UNEP) and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Their persistence, bioaccumulation and its high toxicity, represent a high risk to human health.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

Prohibit import, production and use of mirex will reduce all possible human exposition routes, with consequent decrease of risks associated to health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Was performed on the basis of mirex formulations inherent dangers. This substance is included in the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (FAO / UNEP) and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Their persistence, bioaccumulation and its high toxicity, represent a high risk to the environment and all the living beings.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment:

Prohibit import, production and use of mirex formulations across the country will reduce all risks to wildlife, flora and the ecosystem in general.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 03/10/2005