The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has announced the construction of a new database dedicated to biocidal active chemicals. The database, “Biocides in the Environment” (BiU), is presently only available in German language.

Focus on Environmental Impact

BiU provides data and information on over 90 distinct biocidal active chemicals, including their environmental effect and common uses. The database is a substantial resource, with more than 80,000 constantly updated data pieces. This material was gathered from scientific papers and study reports.

Key Information Available

Those interested in biocidal active substances can utilize BiU to find information on a variety of topics, including:

• Authorization status according to the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
• Relevant environmental monitoring data
• Physico-chemical properties of the substances
• Classification details as outlined in the CLP Regulation

The UBA highlights the usefulness of BiU for assessing the environmental impact of various biocidal products.

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