Chemical name: 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1a.alpha.,2.beta.,2a.alpha.,3.beta.,6.beta.,6a.alpha.,7

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 use are prohibited.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Included in the List of Hazardous (Dangerous) Chemical Products (FAC 000-000-9903) / Acutely Hazardous (Dangerous) Chemical Products under SCHEDULE 11 of the S.I.15. Regulations (Management of Solid and Hazardous Wastes) of 1991 and in the Public Notification of 17/6/1998 in the Daily Times and Guardian newspapers.

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 was as specified in the relevant DGD.

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

The ban on importation o this product will reduce human exposure and associated risk to human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

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

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

No effect expected since product has not been registered for the past ten years.

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