Chemical name: 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1.alpha.,4.alpha.,4a.beta.,5.alpha.,8.alpha.,8a.beta.)-

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:

All agricultural use is prohibited

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:

Banned for all agricultural use.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

High toxicity on humans, residues were detected in water and soil and its metabolite, dieldrin in human tissues. Persistent and bioaccumulative. Reduction of exposure was required.

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

Reduction of chemical risk to humans. Lower residues in crops, more healthy food

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Increasing residue in water and soil, bioaccumulation in food chain.

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

Decrease of pollution of water, drinking water and soil.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1966