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

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:

All uses are banned.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

None.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

No person shall import, manufacture, handle, sell or transport this chemical in the country as listed in the Second Schedule of the Environment Act 2008.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

PCB exposure leads to skin abnormalities. Effects may be retardation of foetal growth and alteration of calcium metabolism related to hormonal disfunction. PCBs also cause cancer of the liver, biliary tract and gall bladder.

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

Reduce exposure.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

They are persistent in the environment, bioaccumulates in the human food chain, forms extremely toxic substances on thermolysis and contaminates the environment.

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

Reduce exposure.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2009