Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-.alpha.-(4-chlorophenyl)-.alpha.-(trichloromethyl)-

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:

Agricultural uses.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

This chemical is prohibited to sale and use as agricultural chemical.

This chemical is designated as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. It is prohibited to manufacture, import or use this chemical substance.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

It is based on the result that existing toxic data were evaluated synthetically.

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

Reduction of human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/04/2010

Ministerial ordinance of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries: 1^st April 2010.

The Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) and its Enforcement Order: 1^st April 2005.