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: The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: The product is not registered in Cameroon, therefore cannot be used. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: -Prohibit the importation and use of this product in Cameroon. -Preserve human health. -Conserve biodiversity. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: High toxicity of the product to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and bees. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Ban the import and use of parathion in Cameroon Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 03/04/2003 |