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Japan - Final Regulatory Action
Heptachlor CAS number:
76-44-8
Date circular:
12/12/2004

Chemical name: 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,4,5,6,7,8,8-heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide, Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

All uses
All uses

Use or uses that remain allowed:

n/a

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

n/a

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Ban on manufactire, import, sale amd use.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

According to the study results, this substance hardly changes chemically in the environment (persistent), is easily accumulated in living organisms (bio-concentration factor is greater than 5,000) and has long-term toxicitiy.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

Should result in reduced human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/03/2003