Chemical name: 1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis[4-chloro-benzene]

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 and public health uses are 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:

Potential carcinogenicity in humans, high level of DDT and its metabolites in human adipose tissue, bioaccumulation in the food chain

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

Decrease of chemical risk to humans. Lower residue in crops, more healthy food

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

High persistence in the environment, increasing residue levels in water and soil, high toxicity to fish and aquatic invertebrates, very long half-time in environmental mediums, bioaccumulation in food chain.

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

Decrease of DDT level in soil and water, no DDT residue in drinking water.

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