Regulation (EU) 2026/1165, passed by the EU, extends data protection for certain biocidal active chemicals (pesticides, preservatives, and disinfectants) until December 31, 2030. Reason for Extension The new legislation, which was signed into law on May 20, 2026, by Council President Nicolas Ioannides and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, attempts to address a regulatory bottleneck […]
According to Tukes, airborne surface disinfection authorisation should be done when a biocidal product on the market complies with the Biocidal Products Regulation. This disinfection procedure is used to treat all of the surfaces in a room or other confined space at once. The disinfectant, which is often hydrogen peroxide, is automatically delivered to the […]
The Health and Safety Executive or HSE announced updated regulation for data requirements on biocidal products. These changes, laid out in the Biocidal Products. ‘Regulations 2024’ will come into effect on ‘April 6, 2024’, subject to parliamentary approval. The new regulations update ‘Annexes II and III’ of the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). These annexes […]
This Guidance includes technical guidance on how to conduct hazard and exposure assessments, as well as risk characterization for biocidal active agents and products in terms of effectiveness. The year 2023 brings forth a comprehensive and illuminating resource for the biocidal industry with the release of Volume II of the guidance on biocidal products regulation […]