Chemical name: Benzene, hexachloro-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: Production, circulation, use and import & export.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action: Since May 17th, 2009, the production, circulation, use and import & export of hexachlorobenzene have been banned in China.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Hexachlorobenzene as an initial POPs was listed in the Stockholm Convention.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To protect the environment and human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Hexachlorobenzene as an initial POPs was listed in the Stockholm Convention.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To protect the environment and human health.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 17/05/2009