A regulatory milestone you cannot afford to ignore Does your company manufacture or market hydroalcoholic disinfectants or antiseptic products? If so, ECHA’s latest decision marks the beginning of a new regulatory phase for biocidal products containing ethanol. On 23 February 2026, ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) adopted a positive opinion supporting the approval of ethanol […]
Do you market biocidal products? Find out what a new active substance is, how it is approved in the EU, and which steps to follow to ensure compliance with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The approval of new biocidal active substances is a crucial step for innovation in the biocides sector. It enables the development […]
In European chemicals legislation, many of the most delicate decisions—such as granting or refusing an authorisation, or prohibiting the use of a hazardous substance—are not based solely on science. Other factors also come into play, including the economic impact, the technical feasibility of alternatives, and the balance between risks and benefits. This is where two […]
