Marketing Biocidal Products in the United Kingdom

Marketing biocidal products

Following its departure from the European Union in 2021, the United Kingdom has implemented a new regulation for biocidal products, the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR-GB), in addition to the existing Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR). If you plan to market biocidal products in the UK, it is essential to note that the new BPR-GB […]

DDAC and BKC – Are you ready for BPR approval?

DDAC and BKC

Quaternary ammoniums are a group of substances that stand out for their biocidal properties and are often used in the most common disinfectant cleaning products. Among them are DDAC and BKC. Are you ready for BPR approval? DDAC and ADBAC/BKC C12-C16 are two of the most widely used quaternary ammoniums and are included in the […]

Report on the application of the Biocidal Products Regulation

Report on the application of the Biocidal Products Regulation

The European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 on the commercialization and use of biocides entered into force eight years ago. The European Commission has recently published a report on the application of the Biocidal Products Regulation for the period September 1, 2013, to December 31, 2019. The Biocidal Products Regulation sets the rules […]

Approval of hypochlorous acid as a biocidal active substance

The European Commission has approved hypochlorous acid as an active substance for use in type 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 biocides. The approval date for PTs 2, 3, 4 and 5 is 01 July 2022 and 01 July 2021 for PT1s. (EU) Commission Implementing Regulation 2021/347 of 25 February 2021, which approves active chlorine […]