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 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, commercialise 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:

Toxaphene is irritating. It is a central and peripheric neurotoxin. Can cause damage to liver and kidneys

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:

Toxaphene is highly toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is bioaccumulative.

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