Chemical name: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-chloro-N,N'-diethyl-

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:

Gesatop Flytende 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 simazin as a pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

High mobility, persistence in soil and water, extremely toxic to algae.

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: 01/01/1998