Chemical name:

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:

There are no registered formulations containing a combination of benomyl, carbofuran and thiram.

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:

Law No. 7.802 of 11 July 1989 and Decree 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.

Resolution RDC No. 347 of 16 December of 2002 - National Health Surveillance Agency - Exclude the benomyl from the list of toxics substances, which can be authorized as pesticides.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Concerns related to formulation toxicity and mode of action.

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.

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: 16/12/2002