Chemical name: 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-2-[(1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethyl)thio]- 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: All agricultural use is prohibited. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: No The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Banned for all agricultural use. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Times New Roman; MS Sans Serif; MS Sans Serif; MS Sans Serif; High risk to humans (consumers and workers) because of its carcinogenic effect. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Decrease of chemical risk on humans. Lower or no residues in crops, more healthy food Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Presence of residues in soil and water, toxicological risk to fish and other aquatic organisms. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Disappearance of residues in environmental mediums (water, soil). Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1987 |