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: Romanian final regulatory action bans all formulations in plant protection products of the HCH (mixed isomers), containing less than 99% isomer gamma. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: Allowing only for research or laboratory analyses uses and export. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Ministerial Order No. 396 /2002 on the banning of the use of plant protection products containing certain active substances on Romania's territory transposed partially the Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 banning the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances, laid down in the Annex 1 at the Ministerial Order No.396/2002, excepting for research or laboratory analyses uses and export In the emergency situations which can not be solved through other means, the Interministerial Commission for the certification of plant protection products may authorize for a period of maximum 120 days the placing on the market or the use of the plant protection products containing one or several substances mentioned in the annex.The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Oncogenic effects in animal studies. Concern due to exposure of workers and other persons applying HCH. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: High toxicity environmental effects, persistent and bioaccumulable potential. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: The final regulatory action is expected to lead to a reduction of risk for environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 18/01/2003 |