Chemical name: Methane, tetrachloro-

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:

Carbon tetrachloride is documented as a carcinogen in rats, mice and hamsters, and is a probable human carcinogen. Its presence in the atmosphere may contribute to the breakdown of the ozone layer.

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

Prevention of introduction of probable human carcinogen into the country.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Carbon tetrachloride is documented as a carcinogen in rats, mice and hamsters, and is a probable human carcinogen. Its presence in the atmosphere may contribute to the breakdown of the ozone layer.

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

Prevention of ozone depleting substance (ODS) into the country.

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