Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-

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 uses

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:

Directive No. 326 of 16 August 1974 - Ministry of Agriculture - Prohibits the use of the herbicides containing 2,4,5-T in forests, in any culture which products are intended for human feed and near household installation recreation sites as much as river, lakes, water side places and pathways within forests.

Law No. 7.802 of 11 July 1989 and Cree No. 4.074 of 4 January 2002 - Pesticides and its compounds need to be registered by the Federal Authority prior to produce, export, import, trade or use.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Because 2,4,5-T is a pesticide classified by WHO as obsolete and toxic to humans.

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

To avoid exposure of the chemical and the associated risks to human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Because of its content of TCDD contaminant and itself, 2,4,5-T represent a risk to environment.

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

To avoid exposure of the chemical and the associated risks to environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 04/01/2002