Chemical name: Dichlobenil

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:

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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:

Not allowed to import after 31.12.1998. It is prohibited to sell for the importer after 31.12.1998, and for the distributor after 31.12.1999. Not allowed to use after 31.12.2000

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The documentation the Norwegian agricultural inspection service has about this compound is insufficient to make a proper evaluation of possible health effects

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

BAM/2,6-diklorobenzamid (metabolite of dichlobenil) is mobile and can contaminate the groundwater.

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

Reduction of risk for groundwater contamination.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2001