Chemical name: Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]-, butyl ester, (R)-

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:

Fusilade Plus was withdrawn by the importer in 1994 and replaced by Fusilade ME. Fusilade ME was denied approval by the NAIS in 1995 and is no longer allowed used 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, store or use fluazifop-P-butyl as a pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Fluazifop-P-butyl has shown in animal studies, rat and rabbit, that it causes effects on reproduction and that it is a teratogen. This means that it also has the potential to cause these effects in humans. The risk of this happening is higher for the workers than for the consumers, although it is also possible that residues can be high and thus also be a risk to the consumer too.

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

Complete risk reduction.

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