Chemical name: Butanoic acid, 4-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-

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:

All formulations and uses were prohibited by the final regulatory action.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Banned for import, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

MCPB is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

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

Reduce introduction of carcinogenic agent into the country.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 09/05/2000