Chemical name: 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-

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 of Mirex is totally banned

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

Not relevant

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Resolves:

Art. 1 - Registration is prohibited by the National Program of Plant Health, as these pesticides are harmful for the human health; and the manufacture, marketing or use of the following pesticides has been prohibited in several countries: Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, BHC, Campheclor (Toxaphene), Chlordimeform (Galecron and Fundal), Chlordano, DDT, DBCP, Lindane, EDB, 2,4,5 T, Amitrole, Mercury and Lead Compounds, Carbon Tetrachloride, Leptophos, Heptachloro, Chlorobenzilate.

Art.2 - Registration is also prohibited due to environmental contamination and toxic effects; and for having been cancelled in several other countries the following products: Methyl, Diethyl and Ethyl Parathion, Mirex and Dinoseb.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Possible carcinogenic effects, may harm breastfed children.

Harmful if in contact with the skin and if swallowed.

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

The intended effect of the regulatory action is the elimination of the exposure to this pesticide and consequent health risks

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Bioaccumulative, persistent, persistent organic pollutant (POP).

H400. Very toxic for aquatic organisms. Acute aquatic (CAt. 1): Dangerous to the aquatic environment.

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting toxic effects. Chronic Aquatic (Cat: 1): Dangerous to the aquatic environment.

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

The intended effect of the regulatory action is the elimination of the exposure to this pesticide and the consequent health risks

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 19/11/1992