Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)- 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 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: This product leads to a decrease of the fertility index and to a skin pathology known as chloroacne. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduction of risk and hazard for the human health. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduction of risk for the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 04/06/1991 |