Chemical name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-decabromo-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The import in concentrations over 50 ppm is prohibited. The import of transformers containing or contaminated with PCBs in concentrations over the 50 ppm.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

They are resitant to the biodegradation and they are accumulated in the fish and crustacean and they are considered as carcinogenic for animals.

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

It is expected that the final regulatory action provide an environment risk reduction

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 21/05/2001