Chemical name: Epoxiconazole

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:

Opus Team and Opus.

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 Epoxiconazole 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:

High risk of developing cancer or effects on reproduction for workers using epoxyconazole regularly.

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

Reduced risk of developing cancer and effects on reproduction from using pesticides.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

High persistence in soil.

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: 01/01/2000