Chemical name: Benzene, 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 use is prohibited.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

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 increasing level of HCB in human adipose and other tissues and its slowly metabolism rate was a potential risk to the population.

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

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

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

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

Decrease of water and soil pollution, no residues of HCB in drinking water.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/06/1978