Chemical name: Asbestos, crocidolite, Trimagnesium;disodium;dihydroxy(oxo)silane;iron(3+)

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

All uses are prohibited

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:

Crocidolite is subject to the National Hazardous Substances Control Scheme in line with Decree 59 of 1988 as amended by Decree 59 of 1992 which gives authority to the Ministry of Environment for the control of all hazardous substances at every stage of their life cycle for the protection of the Nigerian environment and citizenry. The public notification of 17 June 1998 in the Daily Times and Guardian newspapers also listed crocidolite as one of the controlled chemicals banned for importation.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Information on hazards to human health is as specified in the relevant Decision Guidance Document.

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

Prohibition of the importation and use of the chemical will reduce human exposure and risk to human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Information on hazards to the environment is as specified in the DGD.

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

Reduction of risk to wildlife, aquatic animals and the ecosystem in general.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/01/1998