Chemical name: Mercury compounds

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: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Mercury compounds are banned for uses as plant protection products.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

it is highly neurotoxin.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 15/04/1973