Chemical name: 2,4-Dichloro-1-(4-nitrophenoxy)benzene, Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1-(4-nitrophenoxy)-

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:

Placing on the market and use of all plant protection products containing nitrofen.

Not relevant

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:

It is prohibited to place on the market or use plant protection products containing nitrofen. The authorisations for plant protection products containing nitrofen had to be withdrawn from the 1st January 1988 according to Council Directive 87/181/EEC of 9 March 1987.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

There is sufficient evidence to provide a strong presumption that human exposure to nitrofen may result in the development of cancer.

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

Complete risk reduction for plant protection use.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Hazard to non-target organisms

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

Complete risk reduction for human and animal health during plant protection uses.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1988