Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro- 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 uses are 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: Banned for all agricultural uses. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: The bioaccumulative effect and the increasing level of b-isomer in human adipose tissue was a permanent risk to the population. b-HCH had a potential risk to the consumers by dietary exposure. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Decrease of chemical risk to humans, lower residue in crops, more healthy food and fodder. The product could be replaced. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Increasing residue of b-HCH in water and soil, bioaccumulation in food chain. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Decreasing of pollution of water and soil, lower residues of HCH-isomers in drinking water, and food. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/06/1967 |