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China - Final Regulatory Action
Lindane (gamma-HCH) CAS number:
58-89-9
Date circular:
12/12/2019

Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1.alpha.,2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.beta.)-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

All uses are prohibited, for example use as human health pharmaceutical for control of head lice and scabies as second line treatment is prohibited.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Since March 26th, 2019, the production, circulation, use, import and export of lindane has all been banned in China.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 26/03/2019