Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, 2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethenyl diethyl ester

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

Use of Birlane Granulat on cultivated land under planting or after sowing against larvae living on the roots of swedes, turnips, celery root and coles and mustards espect celery cabbage.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

For production of vegetable seedlings in greenhouses and seed disinfectant.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

After 01.01.2003 it is prohibited to use Birlane Granulat on cultivated land under planting or after sowing. Only allowed to use for production of vegetable seedlings in greenhouses.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment

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

Reduction of risk to human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Persitence and high toxicity in terrestrial and aquatic environment.

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

Reduction of risk to accumulation and effects on organisms in the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2003