Chemical name: 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1.alpha.,4.alpha.,4a.beta.,5.alpha.,8.alpha.,8a.beta.)-

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 uses

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:

Listed under totally banned chemical

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

In both humans and animals, the primary acute toxic effects are on the

central nervous system, including hyperexcitability and tremors followed by

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convulsions and possibly death. The liver is also a target organ.

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

Reduce exposure

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Aldrin has high toxicity, it is persistent in the environment, especially in temperate

areas, and it bioaccumulates in the food chain and in human tissues. It is variably toxic

to microorganisms and highly toxic to fish, crustaceans, and many bird and animal

species.

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