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: The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: This pesticide has not been registered for use in Trinidad and Tobago because of its highly toxic nature. As a Result the pesticides and toxic chemicals control board has prohibited the manufacture, importation, trade and use of 2,4,5-T. This is in keeping with provisions under the pesticides and toxic Chemicals control act 1979 and the pesticides regulations of 1987. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: 2,4,5-T forms toxic contaminants such as 2,3,7,8-TCCD which has carcinogenic and teratogenic properties. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To aid in more stringent regulatory control regarding the registration, importation and use of this pesticide. To prevent the risk of exposure and poisoning by this pesticide. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: This pesticide is persistent and bio-accumulates it forms contaminants that are highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To prevent exposure, poisoning and contamination of aquatic life and the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 21/05/1997 |