Chemical name: 4a(4H)-Dibenzofurancarboxaldehyde, 1,5a,6,9,9a,9b-hexahydro- 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: Preliminary animal data associate MGK Repellent 11 exposure with adverse reproductive effects (malformations), reduced ovarian activity, and carcinogenicity (increased development of benign tumors). Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Prevent introduction of chemical with high risk to human health into the country. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001 |