Chemical name: 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide

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:

Thiodan 35 is not allowed for use as a pesticide in Norway.

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:

It is prohibited to sell, stock or use endosulfan as a pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Endosulfan is highly toxic and there have been cases of intoxication among workers.

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

Complete risk reduction.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Persistence in soil, extremely toxic to fish, toxic to bees.

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

Reduction of risk to the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1999