Chemical name: 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-

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 formulations and uses were prohibited.

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:

Banned for import, export, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Chlordane demonstrated carcinogenic response in laboratory rodents and its potential impact on human health form widespread environmental contamination in the food chain.

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

Reduce introduction of carcinogenic agent into the country.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Chlordane is persistent and bioaccumulate in the environment.

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

Reduce chlordane contamination in the environment and the food chain.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/05/2000