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:

All pesticide formulations containing mirex active ingredient and all uses.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Prohibited import and use of all pesticide formulations containing mirex active ingredient, for its high environmental persistence and bioaccumulation in living beings, and high toxicity to humans.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Mirex residues found in human tissues of people exposed.

Bio-accumulation in living beings.

Highly toxic to humans.

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

Decrease of toxic effects due to mirex residues found in human tissues.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Mirex residues found in different environmental means (water, soil, sediments, etc.), in birds and other species tissues and wild fauna and flora.

High persistency in the environment.

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

Reduction of toxic effects for various species of wild fauna and flora.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/11/2001