Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-

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 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 uses.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The bioaccumulative effect and the increasing level of b-isomer in human adipose tissue was a permanent risk to the population. b-HCH had a potential risk to the consumers by dietary exposure.

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 and fodder. The product could be replaced.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Increasing residue of b-HCH in water and soil, bioaccumulation in food chain.

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

Decreasing of pollution of water and soil, lower residues of HCH-isomers in drinking water, and food.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/06/1967