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 formulations are banned

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The substance is banned by Pesticides Supervision Board owing to its effects on human health and the environment. Condition for emergency cases: Permission from Pesticides Supervision Board (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:

Dietary exposure was a major source of exposure where BHC is used on food plants and animals. In addition due to its high dermal and oral toxicity, exposures to workers and other persons applying BHC was of concern

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

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

It is persistent in the environment and bioaccumulate in fatty tissues. It is toxic to fish and bees

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

Protection of ecosystems

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/06/1980