Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1.alpha.,2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.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:

Detail can be found from the sources as mentioned in 2.2

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: N/A

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Lindane or gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane or Y-HCH (CAS no.58-89-9) expect the part on responsibility of Food and Drug administration, was classified as category 4 Hazardous substances of which the production, import, export or possession are prohibited, under the responsibility of Department of Agriculture.

Lindane or gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane or Y-HCH (CAS no.58-89-9) in products used in household or public health activity with purposes for inhibiting, preventing, controlling, destroying insects and other animals, except in medical product used as second line treatment for scabies and louse was classified as category 4 Hazardous substances of which the production, import, export or possession are prohibited, under the responsibility of Food and Drug Administration.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Detail can be found from the sources as mentioned in 2.4.1

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

Protecting human health from using this chemical in products used in household or public health activity with purpose for inhibiting, preventing, controlling, destroying insect and other animal.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Detail can be found from the sources as mentioned in 2.4.1

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

Reduce risk of toxicity to aquatic life and with long lasting effects.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 28/09/2013