Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1.alpha.,2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.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:

All agricultural use is banned

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 permanent presence of g-HCH in human adipose tissue in risk to the population. Risk of potential carcinogenicity

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:

Presence of 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 and soil, lower residues of g-HCH in drinking water, and food

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 24/07/2000