Chemical name: 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl ester

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:

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 13 of the S.I.15. Regulations (Management of Solid and Hazardous Wastes) of 1991,

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 a specified in the relevant DGD.

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

The ban on importation of 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: 12/06/2001