Chemical name: 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1.alpha.,4.alpha.,4a.beta.,5.alpha.,8.alpha.,8a.beta.)-

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:

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

This pesticide has not been registered for use in Trinidad & Tobago because of its highly toxic nature. As a result the pesticides and toxic chemicals control board has prohibited the manufacture, importation, trade and use of aldrin. This is in keeping with provisions under the pesticides and toxic chemicals control act 1979 and the pesticides regulations of 1987.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Aldrin, an organi-chlorine pesticide with a high mammalian toxicity is persistent and can bioaccumulate in the food chain and bosy tissues of man.

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

To aid in more strigent regulatory control regarding the registration, importation and use of this pesticide.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

High persistence in the enviroment, increasing residue levels in water and soil, high toxicity to birds, wildlife, fish and aquatic invertebrades, very long half time in the enviromental mediums, bioaccumulation in food chain.

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

Exposure of wildlife and fishes to the risks of contamination by this product is reduced as well as contamination of water and soil

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 21/05/1997