Chemical name: Mercury compounds

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:

Uses for agricultural chemicals.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

n/a

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Ban on sale and use of agricultural chemicals.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

It is based on the result that existing toxic data were evaluated synthetically.

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

Should result in reduced human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/03/2003