Chemical name: Oxirane

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 and 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 this chemical. This keeping with previsions 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:

this chemical is toxic as reported by WHO

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

This pesticide is highly toxic to a number of organisms including birds, mammals, fishes, insects, etc.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2000