Chemical name: Toxaphene 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 uses 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: It is prohibited to import, manufacture, formulate, commercialise and use the product. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Toxaphene is irritating. It is a central and peripheric neurotoxin. Can cause damage to liver and kidneys Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: It is expected risk reduction for the human health Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Toxaphene is highly toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is bioaccumulative. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: It is expected risk reduction for the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 04/06/1991 |