Chemical name: Cadmium 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 formulations and uses were 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 import, export, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Chronic exposure to cadmium compound is associated with carcinogenicity and adverse effects on the kidney. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Prevent introduction of carcinogenic chemical into the country. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001 |