Chemical name: Asbestos, anthophyllite

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The chemical is not manufactured, approved or used in the country.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Anthophyllite is subject to the National Hazardous Substances Control Scheme in line with Decree 58 of 1988 as amended by Decree 59 of 1992 which gives authority to the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development for the control of all harzardous substances at every stage of their life cycle for the protection of the Nigerian environment and citizenry.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

As specified in the DGD.

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

Prohibition of importation and use of the chemical will prevent human exposure and risk to health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

As specified in the DGD.

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

Elimination of risk to wildlife, aquatic animals and the ecosystem in general.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 29/07/2008