Chemical name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, chloro derivs.

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

All uses except use of mono- and dichlorinated biphenyls

Use or uses that remain allowed:

For research purposes.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Production, import, export and distribution of the preparations containing more than 0.005% by weight of the substance is banned (with exception of mono- and dichlorinated biphenyls). The production and import of the substance for research, scientific and analytic purposes in quantity less than 100g per year from one producer or importer is permitred.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Substance is harmful to humans, it is probably carcinogenic.

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

To minimize the exposure of humans and environment to PCBs.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation in the food chain.

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

To minimize exposure of the environment to PCBs.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1999