Chemical name: Epoxiconazole 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: Opus Team and Opus. 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: It is prohibited to sell, stock or use Epoxiconazole as a pesticide. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: High risk of developing cancer or effects on reproduction for workers using epoxyconazole regularly. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduced risk of developing cancer and effects on reproduction from using pesticides. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: High persistence in soil. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduction of risk to the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2000 |