Chemical name:

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 uses.

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 application for re-registration of the product Shirlan and the active substance fluazinam was denied. The underlying reasons were strong indications of fluazinam's persistency, a potential for soil accumulation after repeated use; indications that fluazinam has a high potential to be found in the atmosphere as well as a potential to bioaccumulate; and that fluazinam is extremely reproductively toxic to earthworms and the risk of effects on earthworms is very high. Fluazinam is furthermore classified with possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

There were strong indications that fluazinam is persistent, and has a potential for accumulation in soil after repeated use. There are indications that fluazinam has a high potential to be found in the atmosphere as well as a potential to bioaccumulate in fish. Fluazinam is extremely reproductively toxic to earthworms and the risk of effects on earthworms is very high.

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

As the substance is banned, significant reduction in the risk of effects in the environment is expected.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 24/06/2010