Chemical name: Phenol, pentachloro-

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 formulation or preparation and all use 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:

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (Prohibited Pesticides) Order No. 22 of 2006 made under the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Act 2000 (No. 13 of 2000) prohibits the importation, sale and use of Pentachlorophenol or any substance in any form containing pentachlorophenol.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Pentachlorophenol has been subject to control actions primarily because of high toxicity to human and animals. Development and reproductive effects and liver and kidney pathology were noted in animal studies. However, the compound is also highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Pentachlorophenol contains several highly toxic dioxins which have shown carcinogenic effects in experimental animals.

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

Reduced or no exposure to this chemical by humans and other mammals.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/10/2006