Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-.alpha.-(4-chlorophenyl)-.alpha.-(trichloromethyl)- 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: Agricultural uses. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: This chemical is prohibited to sale and use as agricultural chemical. This chemical is designated as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. It is prohibited to manufacture, import or use this chemical substance. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: It is based on the result that existing toxic data were evaluated synthetically. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduction of human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/04/2010 Ministerial ordinance of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries: 1st April 2010. The Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) and its Enforcement Order: 1st April 2005. |