Chemical name: 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1a.alpha.,2.beta.,2a.beta.,3.alpha.,6.alpha.,6a.beta.,7

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 all uses in plant protection.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

It is prohibited to place on the market or use plant protection products containing Endrin.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Endrin presented hazards and risks principally due to its high toxicity and to its persistence in the environment and to the bioaccumulation of residues in the food chain and human tissues.

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

Complete risk reduction for plant protection uses.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Endrin presented hazards and risks principally due to its high toxicity and to its persistence in the environment and to the bioaccumulation of residues in the food chain and human tissues.

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

Complete risk reduction for plant protection uses.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1981