Chemical name: 1,2-dibromoethane 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 are prohibited. Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: It is prohibited to production, use and place on the market all plant protection products, containing EDB according to annual adopted list of active ingredients banned for use in plant protection products under the lant Protection Act. The chemical is designated as a PIC chemical. (Annex I of the Regulation on the import and export of certain dangerous chemicals on the Bulgarian territory). The import and use of the chemical for research or laboratory purposes in quantities less than 10 kg are allowed. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: EDB is prohibited to use and place on the market due to health concerns. It has been associated with reproductive, carcinogenic and genotoxic effects, in addition to high acute toxicity as reported by IARC. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Decrease of hazards and risks to human health. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: EDB is persistent in groundwater. Use as a soil fumigant has led to persistent contamination of groundwater aquifers. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To avoid exposure of the chemical and the related risks to the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2004 |