adopting Community import decisions for certain chemicals pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Decisions 2000/657/EC, 2001/852/EC and 2003/508/EC

10.6.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 147/1 ---|---|---|--- * * * COMMISSION DECISION of 19 May 2005 adopting Community import decisions for certain chemicals pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Decisions 2000/657/EC, 2001/852/EC and 2003/508/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (2005/416/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof, After consulting the Committee established by Article 29 of Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (2), Whereas: (1) | Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003, the Commission is to decide on behalf of the Community, whether or not to permit the import into the Community of each chemical subject to the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure. ---|--- (2) | The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have been appointed to provide secretariat services for the operation of the PIC procedure established by the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade, approved by the Community by Council Decision 2003/106/EC of 19 December 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade (3). ---|--- (3) | The Commission, acting as common designated authority, is required to forward decisions on chemicals to the Secretariat of the PIC procedure, on behalf of the Community and its Member States. ---|--- (4) | It is necessary to amend previous import decisions in relation to the chemicals aldrin, chlordane, chlordimeform, DDT, dieldrin, dinoseb and its salts and esters, EDB (1,2-dibromoethane), ethylene oxide, fluoroacetamide, HCH (mixed isomers), heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, lindane, methamidophos pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) and toxaphene in order to reflect the enlargement of the Community on 1 May 2004 as well as to take account of regulatory developments in the Community since those decisions were adopted. ---|--- (5) | The chemicals aldrin, chlordane, chlordimeform, DDT, dieldrin, dinoseb and its salts and esters, EDB (1,2-dibromoethane), fluoroacetamide, HCH (mixed isomers), heptachlor, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) were the subject of Community import decisions that were first published in PIC Circular V reporting the situation as at 30 June 1995. ---|--- (6) | The chemicals aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, HCH (mixed isomers), heptachlor, all of which have been included in the PIC procedure as pesticides, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), included in the PIC procedure as an industrial chemical, have been prohibited or severely restricted (banned except certain specific exemptions) by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (4). ---|--- (7) | The chemicals EDB (1,2-dibromoethane) and dinoseb and its salts and esters are subject to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (5). Furthermore neither chemical has been identified or notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (6). In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (7), these chemicals are not allowed for such uses. ---|--- (8) | Fluoroacetamide falls within the scope of Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (8). Pursuant to Commission Decision 2004/129/EC of 30 January 2004 concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisation for plant protection products containing these substances (9), fluoroacetamide was excluded from Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and authorisations for plant protection products containing it were to be withdrawn by 31 March 2004. Furthermore the chemical has been identified but not notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing substances under Directive 98/8/EC. Accordingly, Member States may allow its use in such products until 1 September 2006 at the latest in accordance with their national legislation. ---|--- (9) | Chlordimeform is included in the PIC procedure as a pesticide. It was not however included in the Community programme for evaluation of existing active substances within the framework of Directive 91/414/EEC. It is thus excluded from Annex I to that Directive. Furthermore the chemical has not been identified or notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing substances under Directive 98/8/EC. It is thus not allowed for use as a plant protection product or biocide. ---|--- (10) | Accordingly the previous import decisions published in PIC Circular V for the chemicals aldrin, chlordane, chlordimeform, DDT, dieldrin, dinoseb and its salts and esters, EDB (1,2-dibromoethane), fluoroacetamide, HCH (mixed isomers), heptachlor and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) should be replaced. ---|--- (11) | Polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), which are included in the PIC procedure as an industrial chemical, are subject to severe restrictions within the Community by Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (10). The previous import decision should be replaced to reflect the position in all 25 Member States. ---|--- (12) | The chemicals hexachlorobenzene, pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters and toxaphene, which are included in the PIC procedure as pesticides, and methamidophos, certain formulations of which are included in the PIC procedure as severely hazardous pesticide formulations, were the subject of import responses set out in Commission Decision 2000/657/EC of 16 October 2000 adopting Community import decisions for certain chemicals pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2455/92 concerning the export and import of certain dangerous chemicals (11). ---|--- (13) | By Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2002 of 20 November 2002 extending the time period referred to in Article 8(2) of Council Directive 91/414/EEC and concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to that Directive and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances (12), pentachlorophenol was excluded from Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and authorisations for plant protection products containing the substance had to be withdrawn by 25 July 2003. The chemical has been identified but not notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing substances under Directive 98/8/EC. Accordingly, the chemical may be temporarily allowed for such uses provided that these comply with Directive 76/769/EEC. ---|--- (14) | Hexachlorobenzene and toxaphene have been prohibited by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004. ---|--- (15) | Methamidophos is included in the Community programme for evaluation of existing substances within the framework of Directive 91/414/EEC. That Directive provides for a transitional period during which Member States are allowed to take national decisions on substances and products falling within its scope pending a Community decision. The chemical has not been identified or notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing substances under Directive 98/8/EC. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 the chemical is not allowed for such uses. ---|--- (16) | The import responses for hexachlorobenzene, methamidophos, pentachorophenol and its salts and esters and toxaphene set out in Decision 2000/657/EC should therefore be replaced. ---|--- (17) | Lindane, which is included in the PIC procedure as a pesticide, was the subject of an import response set out in Commission Decision 2001/852/EC of 19 November 2001 on adopting Community import decisions pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2455/92 concerning the export and import of certain dangerous chemicals and amending Decision 2000/657/EC (13). The chemical has been severely restricted (banned except certain specific exemptions) by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004. Accordingly the import response set out in Decision 2001/852/EC should be replaced. ---|--- (18) | The chemical ethylene oxide is subject to Directive 79/117/EEC. However the chemical has been notified under the Community programme for evaluation of existing substances under Directive 98/8/EC, which provides for a transitional period during which Member States may, pending a Community decision, allow its placing on the market for biocidal uses in accordance with their national legislation. This was reflected in an import decision contained in Decision 2003/508/EC. The import response set out in that Decision should be replaced to reflect the position in all 25 Member States. ---|--- (19) | The 1995 import decisions published in PIC Circular V and Decisions 2000/657/EC, 2001/852/EC and 2003/508/EC should therefore be amended accordingly, ---|--- HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The decisions on the import of the chemicals aldrin, chlordane, chlordimeform, DDT, dieldrin, dinoseb and its salts and esters, EDB (1,2-dibromoethane), fluoroacetamide, HCH (mixed isomers), heptachlor, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) first published in PIC Circular V are replaced by the import decisions set out on the forms for importing country responses, hereinafter import response forms, in Annex I to this Decision. Article 2 The decisions on the import of hexachlorobenzene, pentachorophenol and its salts and esters, toxaphene and methamidophos as set out in the Annex to Decision 2000/657/EC are replaced by the import decisions set out on the import response forms in Annex II to this Decision. Article 3 The decision on the import of the chemical lindane (gamma HCH) as set out in the Annex to Decision 2001/852/EC is replaced by the import decision set out on the import response form in Annex III to this Decision. Article 4 The decision on the import of the chemical ethylene oxide as set out in Annex II to Decision 2003/508/EC is replaced by the import decision set out on the import response form in Annex IV to this Decision. Done at Brussels, 19 May 2005. For the Commission Stavros DIMAS Member of the Commission * * * (1) OJ L 63, 6.3.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 775/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 27). (2) OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2004/73/EC (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1). (3) OJ L 63, 6.3.2003, p. 27. (4) OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5. (5) OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 36. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004. (6) OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1). (7) OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1. (8) OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2004/99/EC (OJ L 309, 6.10.2004, p. 6). (9) OL L 37, 10.2.2004, p. 27. Decision as amended by Regulation (EC) No 835/2004 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 43). (10) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 201. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2004/98/EC (OJ L 305, 1.10.2004, p. 63). (11) OJ L 275, 27.10.2000, p. 44. Decision as last amended by Decision 2003/508/EC (OJ L 174, 12.7.2003, p. 10). (12) OJ L 319, 23.11.2002, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1765/2004 (OJ L 315, 14.10.2004, p. 26). (13) OJ L 318, 4.12.2001, p. 28. Decision as amended by Decision 2003/508/EC. * * * ANNEX I Revised import decisions for the chemical substances aldrin, chlordane, chlordimeform, DDT, dieldrin, dinoseb and its salts and esters, EDB (1,2-dibromoethane), fluoroacetamide, HCH (mixed isomers), heptachlor, PCBs and PCTs replacing the previous 1995 import decisions Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Aldrin 1.2. CAS number 309-00-2 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use aldrin. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Aldrin is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 24/25 and R 48/24/25 (Toxic; toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed; Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Chlordane 1.2. CAS number 57-74-9 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use chlordane. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chlordane is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — Xn; R 21/22 (Harmful; harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Chlordimeform 1.2. CAS number 6164-98-3 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. Yes X No The previous response was an interim response. X Yes No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to place on the market or use chlordimeform as a plant protection product or as a biocide. The chemical was not included in the Community programme for evaluation of existing substances under Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1). Nor has the chemical been identified or notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1) the chemical is not allowed for any such uses. The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chlordimeform is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — Xn; R 21/22 (Harmful; harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name DDT 1.2. CAS number 50-29-3 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use DDT. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). Member States may however allow the existing production and use of DDT as a closed-system intermediate for the production of dicofol until 1 January 2014. The Commission will review this exemption by 31 December 2008 in the light of the outcome of the evaluation of that substance in the framework of Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DDT is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 25 and R 48/25 (Toxic; toxic if swallowed; Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Dieldrin 1.2. CAS number 60-57-1 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use dieldrin. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dieldrin is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T+; R 27 (Very Toxic; very toxic in contact with skin) — T; R 25 and R 48/25 (Toxic; toxic if swallowed; Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Dinoseb and its salts and esters 1.2. CAS number 88-85-7 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to place on the market or use all plant protection products containing dinoseb as an active ingredient according to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 36), as amended by Directive 90/533/EEC (OJ L 296, 27.10.1990, p. 63). Furthermore the chemical has not been identified or notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1) the chemical is not allowed for any such uses. The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dinoseb is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 24/25 (Toxic; toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed) — Repr. Cat. 2; R 61 (Toxic to reproduction, category 2; may cause harm to the unborn child) — Repr. Cat. 3; R 62 (Toxic to reproduction, category 3; possible risk of impaired fertility) — Xi; R 36 (Irritant; Irritating to eyes) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment) — R 44 (Risk of explosion if heated in confinement). SECTION 8.

DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name EDB (1,2-dibromoethane) 1.2. CAS number 106-93-4 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to place on the market or use all plant protection products containing EDB as an active ingredient according to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 36), as amended by Directive 87/181/EEC (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 33). Furthermore, the chemical has not been identified or notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1) the chemical is not allowed for any such uses. The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EDB is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 23/24/25 (Toxic; toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 2; R 45 (Carcinogenic category 2; may cause cancer) — Xi; R 36/37/38 (Irritant; irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin) — N; R 51/53 (Dangerous to the environment; toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Fluoroacetamide 1.2. CAS number 640-19-7 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. Yes X No The previous response was an interim response. X Yes No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR X Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: For plant protection products It is prohibited to use or place on the market all plant protection products containing fluoroacetamide. The chemical was excluded from Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1) and authorisations for plant protection products thus had to be withdrawn by 31 March 2004 (Commission Decision 2004/129/EC (OJ L 37, 10.2.2004, p. 27) concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to that Directive and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances). For biocidal products Member States that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): Finland, France, Greece, Poland, Portugal and Spain. Member States that do not consent to import: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes X No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: Fluoroacetamide was banned for use in plant protection products (Commission Decision 2004/129/EC of 30 January 2004 concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances (OJ L 37, 10.2.2004, p. 27). However the chemical has been identified but not notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing active substances under of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). Accordingly it can be used in biocidal products in accordance with Member States’ legislation until 1 September 2006 at the latest. Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: not applicable. The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Fluoroacetamide is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as T+; R 28 (Very Toxic; very toxic if swallowed) — T; R 24 (Toxic; toxic in contact with skin). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name HCH (mixed isomers) 1.2. CAS number 608-73-1 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR X Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: It is prohibited to produce, use or place on the market HCH except for certain specific exemptions. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). By way of derogation, Member States may however allow the following uses: (a) until 1.9.2006: professional remedial and industrial treatment of lumber, timber and logs, indoor industrial and residential applications; (b) until 31.12.2007: technical HCH for use as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing, products in which at least 99 % of the HCH isomer is in the gamma form (lindane) are restricted for use as public health and veterinary topical insecticide. Member States that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): Finland (until 31.12.2007 on basis of (b) above for biocidal products only). Member States that do not consent to import: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes X No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: not applicable. Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: not applicable. The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Certain isomers are classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1), for example 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexanes with the exception of those specified elsewhere in the Annex to the Directive as: Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effects) — T; R 25 (Toxic; Toxic if swallowed) — Xn; R 21 (Harmful; harmful in contact with skin) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous for the environment; very toxic for aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Heptachlor 1.2. CAS number 76-44-8 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use heptachlor. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Heptachlor is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 24/25 (Toxic; toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 3; R 40, R 33 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect; danger of cumulative effects) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCTs) 1.2. CAS number 61788-33-8 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES Pesticide X Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to place on the market or use PCTs, except for certain specific exemptions on a case-by-case basis. The chemicals were banned by Council Directive 85/467/EEC of 1 October 1985 amending for the sixth time (PCBs/PCTs) Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (OJ L 269, 11.10.1985, p. 56). However Member States may, provided prior notification stating the reasons is sent to the Commission, grant derogations for primary and intermediate products for further processing into other products not prohibited by Council Directive 76/769/EEC (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 21) and other Directives amending it, in so far as they consider that these derogations have no deleterious effects on health and the environment. Member States that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): Poland (on basis of derogation above). Member States that do not consent to import: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PCTs are not classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 1.2. CAS number 1336-36-3 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES Pesticide X Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response : 1995 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use PCBs. The chemicals, whether on their own, in preparations or as constituents of articles, were banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3 and 5.4 Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PCBs are classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: R 33 (Danger of cumulative effects) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels * * * ANNEX II Revised import decisions for the chemical substances hexachlorobenzene, pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters, toxaphene and methamidophos replacing the previous import decisions set out in Decision 2000/657/EC Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Hexachlorobenzene 1.2. CAS number 118-74-1 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response: 27/10/2000 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use hexachlorobenzene. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hexachlorobenzene is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 48/25 (Toxic; toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 2; R 45 (Carcinogenic category 2; may cause cancer) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters 1.2. CAS number 87-86-5 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response: 27/10/2000 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR X Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: It is prohibited to use or place on the market pentachlorophenol except for certain specific exemptions. The chemical was excluded from Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1) and authorisations for plant protection products thus had to be withdrawn by 25 July 2003 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2002 (OJ L 319, 23.11.2002, p. 3) extending the time period referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to that Directive and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances). The chemical has however been identified, though not notified, under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). Accordingly Member States may temporarily authorise such uses provided that these comply with Commission Directive 1999/51/EC of 26 May 1999 adapting to technical progress for the fifth time Annex I to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (tin, PCP and cadmium) (OJ L 142, 5.6.1999, p. 22). In accordance with that Directive, pentachlorophenol, its salts and its esters shall not be used in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by mass in substances or preparations placed on the market. By way of derogation, until 31 December 2008, France, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom may choose not to apply this provision to substances and preparations intended for use in industrial installations not permitting the emission and/or discharge of pentachlorophenol (PCP) in quantities greater than those prescribed by existing legislation: (a) in the treatment of wood. However, treated wood may not be used inside buildings or for the manufacture and re-treatment of: (i) containers intended for growing purposes; (ii) packaging that may come into contact with raw materials, intermediate or finished products destined for human and/or animal consumption; (iii) other materials that may contaminate the products mentioned in (i) and (ii);

(b) in the impregnation of fibres and heavy-duty textiles not intended in any case for clothing or for decorative furnishings; (c) by way of special exception, Member States may, on a case-by-case basis, authorise on their territory specialised professionals to carry out in situ and for buildings of cultural, artistic and historical interest, or in emergencies, a remedial treatment of timber and masonry infected by dry rot fungus (Serpula lacrymans) and cubic rot fungi. In any case pentachlorophenol used alone or as a component of preparations employed within the framework of the above exceptions must have a total hexachlorodibenzoparadioxin (HCDD) content of not more than 2 ppm; may not be placed on the market except in packages of 20 litres or more; and may not be sold to the general public. Without prejudice to other packaging and labelling requirements, the packaging of such preparations should be marked clearly and indelibly: ‘Reserved for industrial and professional use’. Text of image Member States that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): France, Ireland, Portugal and United Kingdom (on basis of above derogations until 31.12.2008). Member States that do not consent to import: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes X No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: not applicable. Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: not applicable. The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pentachlorophenol is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T+; R 26 (Very Toxic; very toxic by inhalation) — T; R 24/25 (Toxic; toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — Xi; R 36/37/38 (Irritant; Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Toxaphene (camphechlor) 1.2. CAS number 8001-35-2 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. X Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes X No Date of issue of the previous response: 27/10/2000 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. X No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? X Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to produce, place on the market or use toxaphene. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: Text of image 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Toxaphene is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 25 (Toxic; toxic if swallowed) — Carc. Cat. 3; R 40 (Carcinogenic category 3; Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect) — Xn; R 21 (Harmful; harmful in contact with skin) — Xi; R 37/38 (Irritant; irritating to respiratory system and skin) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Methamidophos 1.2. CAS number 10265-92-6 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES Pesticide Industrial X Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. Yes X No The previous response was an interim response. X Yes No Date of issue of the previous response: 27/10/2000 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR X Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Plant protection products Member States that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal Slovenia, Spain. Member States that do not consent to import: Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom. Biocides No consent. The chemical has not been identified or notified under the Community programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1) the chemical is not allowed for any such uses. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No Text of image 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? X Yes No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: Methamidophos is included in the Community programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1). The evaluation is not expected to be completed before the end of 2005. In the meantime it is for Member States to take national decisions whether or not to authorise the chemical’s use as a plant protection product in their territories. Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: by 2005, when the Community evaluation for plant protection use will be completed. The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Methamidophos is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T+; R 26/28 (Very toxic; very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed) — T; R 24 (Toxic; toxic in contact with skin) — N; R 50 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels * * * ANNEX III Revised import decision for the chemical substance lindane (gamma HCH) replacing the previous import decision set out in Decision 2001/852/EC Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Lindane (gamma-HCH) 1.2. CAS number 58-89-9 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. Yes X No The previous response was an interim response. X Yes No Date of issue of the previous response : 20/11/2001 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR X Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: It is prohibited to produce, use or place on the market lindane (gamma-HCH) except for certain specific exemptions. The chemical, whether on its own, in preparations or as a constituent of articles, was banned by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 5). By way of derogation, Member States may allow the following uses: (a) until 1.9.2006: professional remedial and industrial treatment of lumber, timber and logs; indoor industrial and residential applications; (b) until 31.12.2007: technical HCH for use as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing; products in which at least 99 % of the HCH isomer is in the gamma form (lindane) are restricted for use as public health and veterinary topical insecticide. Member States that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): Finland (until 31.12.2007 on basis of (b) above for biocidal products only), Spain (until 31.12.2007 on basis of (b) above as topical insecticide for use in public health only). Member States that do not consent to import: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No Text of image 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes X No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period a final decision is being considered: not applicable. Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: not applicable. The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Lindane (gamma-HCH) is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as: T; R 25 (Toxic; toxic if swallowed) — Xn; R 20/21, R 48/222, R 64 (Harmful; harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin, harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed, may cause harm to breastfed babies) — N; R 50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels * * * ANNEX IV Revised import decision for the chemical substance ethylene oxide replacing the previous import decision set out in Decision 2003/508/EC Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Ethylene oxide 1.2. CAS number 75-21-8 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES X Pesticide Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. X This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. Yes X No The previous response was an interim response. X Yes No Date of issue of the previous response : 24/7/2003 SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR X Interim response (Fill in section 6, pages 3 and 4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, PURSUANT TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No 5.4. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURE UPON WHICH THE FINAL DECISION IS BASED Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: Text of image 5.5. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: For plant protection products It is prohibited to use or place on the market all plant protection products containing ethylene oxide as an active ingredient according to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 36), as amended by Directive 86/355/EEC of 21 July 1986 (OJ L 212, 2.8.1986, p. 33). For biocidal products Member states that consent to import: Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden. Member states that consent to import (for import prior written authorisation is required): Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece (only for sterilisation of surgical tools in accordance with Council Directive 93/42/EEC), Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain. Member States that do not consent to import: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Slovenia, United Kingdom. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No Text of image 6.4. INDICATION OF ACTIVE CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION Is a final decision under active consideration? X Yes No The following administrative action is being undertaken during the period in which a final decision is being considered: Ethylene oxide was banned for use in plant protection products by Council Directive 79/117/EEC (OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 36), as amended by Directive 86/355/EEC (OJ L 212, 2.8.1986, p. 33). However the chemical has been identified and notified under the Community review programme for evaluation of existing active substances under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1). According to Article 16(1) of that Directive it can be used in biocidal products in accordance with Member States’ legislation pending a final Community decision. Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: by 2009, when Community evaluation for biocidal use will be completed. The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). 6.5. INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN ORDER TO REACH A FINAL DECISION The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ethylene oxide is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1) as F+; R 12 (Extremely flammable) — Carc. Cat. 2; R 45 (Carcinogenic category 2; may cause cancer) — Muta. Cat. 2; R 46 (Mutagenic category 2; may cause heritable genetic damage) — T; R 23 (Toxic; toxic by inhalation) — Xi; R 36/37/38 (Irritant; Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels * * *