Chemical name: Methanimidamide, N'-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-

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:

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.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Chlordimeform is a pesticide toxic to human as reported by FAO, WHO and NIOSH.

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:

Chlordimeform is highly toxic to aquatic organisms.

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