Chemical name: 1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis[4-chloro-benzene]

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 uses

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:

It is prohibited to import, manufacture, formulate, commercialize and use the product.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

DDT accummulates into the human fat, and in high and harmful quantities into the mother's milk. It causes brain and nervous system damages. Farmers and workers manipulating pesticides in the country don't possess the necessary knowledgement to protect themselves against the damage caused by these products.

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

It is expected risk reduction for the human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

It is a toxic substance, in very low concentrations, for a wide-range of organisms, having effect on, practically, all the wild fauna

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

It is expected risk reduction for the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 04/06/1991