Chemical name: Toxaphene

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 or uses are 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:

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 June 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 to human health was as specified in the relevant Decision Guidance Documents.

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

Banning the import and use of methyl parathion 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:

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

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/06/2001