Chemical name: 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-

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:

Mirex was considered to be a probable human carcinogen, it could croos the placenta and enter the fetus, and was found in human tissue samples from area of frequent use and in the mother's milk. It is also acutely toxic to aquatic life and its toxic persistence can lead to biomagnification in the food chain.

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

Prevent introduction of probable human carcinogen into the country.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Mirex is one of the persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention. It is persistent in the environment and toxic to aquatic life.

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

Prevention of introduction of persistent organic pollutant into the country.

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