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:

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The product is not registered in Cameroon, therefore cannot be used.

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

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

-Prohibit the importation and use of this product in Cameroon.

-Preserve human health.

-Conserve biodiversity.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

High toxicity of the product to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and bees.

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

Ban the import and use of parathion in Cameroon

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 03/04/2003