Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-.alpha.-(4-chlorophenyl)-.alpha.-hydroxy-, ethyl ester 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: Importation, manufacture, handling, sale, transportation, use and storage in any form are all prohibited Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: The acquisition and use of an agricultural remedy which contains chlorobenzilate was prohibited as from the 16th June 2009 The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Humans may be exposed to chlorobenzilate through consumption of food commodities that have been treated with the pesticide Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduce exposure Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2009 |