Chemical name: Lead arsenate

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:

Lead arsenate has been found to be oncogenic and mutagenic and acutely toxic to humans.

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

Prevent introduction of oncogenic and mutagenic chemicals into the country.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Lead arsenate has been found to be moderately toxic to birds and aquatic invertebrate species, and slightly toxic to fish.

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

Prevent introduction of environmentally harmful chemical into the country.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001