Chemical name: 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-

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:

Arsenal 250 was denied re-registration due to unacceptable risk for ground water contamination, caused by high mobility and persistence in soil.

Pesticide 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:

It is prohit is prohibited to import, sell and use imazapyr as a pesticide.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Arsenal 250 was denied re-registration due to unacceptable risk for ground water contamination, caused by high mobility and persistence in soil.

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

Reduction of risk for groundwater contamination.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 31/12/2001