Chemical name:

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:

Use strictly banned

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

Not relevant.

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

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

R68: Possibility of irreversible effects R26/28: Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. R24: Toxic in contact with skin.

H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects

Neurotoxic

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

Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

H400. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Acute Aquatic (Cat. 1): Hazardous to the aquatic environment.

H410: Very toxic to aquatic organisms with long lasting effects. Chronic Aquatic (Cat: 1): Hazardous to

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

Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 03/10/2005