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Chile - Final Regulatory Action
Captafol CAS number:
2425-06-1
Date circular:
12/06/2024

Chemical name: 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-2-[(1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethyl)thio]-

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:

Prior to the publication of the regulatory action this pesticide didn't have any authorisation. The prohibition applies to all formulations containing this active substance.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

For practical reasons and to facilitate reference and consultation the prohibited pesticides have been grouped and systematized, the systematized list of prohibited pesticides are under the responsibility of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), resolving the following:

- Captafol manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale, possession and use of is prohibited. It is noted that, on the date of publication of the action, this pesticide did not have any authorization for manufacture, import, sale, tenure and use.

- This information is included in the systematized list of prohibited pesticides with corresponding active substances.

- Exceptionally, the inscription of analytical standards used for the determination of analytes corresponding to pure active substances and metabolites used in monitoring programs, in residue studies in different matrices related to forestry and agricultural fields, or in scientific research will be allowed. The inscription must comply with the provisions of the resolution that regulates the entry of pesticides analytical standards.

- Violations of this action will be sanctioned as provided in Decree Law No. 3557.

(https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=7178) and under Law N° 18.755, (https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=30135).

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/11/2023