Chemical name: Phenol, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitro- 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. 10 of 8 March 1985 - Ministry of Health, National Surveillance - exclude the Dinoseb from the list of toxics substances, which can be authorized as pesticides. Directive No. 19 of 14 March 1990 - Ministry of Health, National Surveillance - exclude the dinoseb acetate from the list of toxics substances, which can be authorized as pesticides. Law No. 7.802 of 11 July 1989 and Decree No. 4.074 of 04 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: Dinoseb is a pesticide toxic to humans as reported by WHO, FAO 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: Because dinoseb is highly toxic to several species (mammals, birds, fish). 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 |