Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-

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 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:

This product leads to a decrease of the fertility index and to a skin pathology known as chloroacne.

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

Reduction of risk and hazard for the human health.

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

Reduction of risk for the environment.

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