Chemical name: 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide

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 formulations containing endosulfan and all uses, import and distribution of those formulations are prohibited

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The National Committee for Approval and Control (CNAC) proposed the adoption of a legislative text banning the import, the distribution and the use of all plant protection products containing endosulfan.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Endosulfan has a high acute toxicity and the risk of intoxication for users in the local conditions of use in Benin is considered unacceptable.

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

The risk of endosulfan is eliminated.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Endosulfan is considered highly toxic for fish and for certain aquatic invertebrates. The risk of environmental impact for surface waters in cotton areas in Benin is unacceptable.

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

The health and environmental risks of endosulfan are eliminated.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 05/11/2009

The ban entered into force as from the signature of inter-ministerial decision n447/MAEP/MEPN/MC/DC/SGM/SA on 05 November 2009.