Chemical name: 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1a.alpha.,2.beta.,2a.alpha.,3.beta.,6.beta.,6a.alpha.,7

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 formulation and uses are banned

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The production, use and import of dieldrin are prohibited by pesticides Supervision Board. Resolution of 1976 under the Pesticide Control Act 1968. Condition for emergency cases: permission from Ministry of Agriculture

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Dieldrin is highly toxic to human being. Applicator and worker are potentially subject to both dermal and inhalation exposure to dieldrin

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

Protection of human and ecosystems. Exposure to general population and environment can be ceased by prohibiting use

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

It is highly persistent in the environment and bioaccumulate in the food chain

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

Protection of ecosystem

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 05/11/1982

During 1976 to 1989 dieldrin had been used only for locust control