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European Commission to Withdraw Approval for Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw approval for the use of ethylene oxide as a surface disinfectant in biocidal products, citing that the chemical's applications do not align with the scope of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). This decision is set to impact the regulatory status of ethylene oxide under the EU's stringent health and environmental standards.
European Union
BPR
Chemicals
European Commission to Withdraw Approval for Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
European Union
BPR
Chemicals
European Commission Approves New Compound for Type 18 Biocidal Products
On October 2, 2024, the European Commission issued Regulation EU 2024/2576, approving the compound 2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(prop-2-ynyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate for use in Type 18 biocidal products under EU Regulation No. 528/2012.
European Union
BPR
Trade Compliance
Chemicals
European Commission Approves New Compound for Type 18 Biocidal Products
European Union
BPR
Trade Compliance
Chemicals
EU Approves Silver Zinc Zeolite for PT2, PT7, PT9 Biocides
In October 2024, the European Commission approved silver zinc zeolite (SZZ, CAS number: 130328-20-0) for use in biocides including disinfectants and preservatives for fibers, leather, rubber, and polymers. Compliance with specific regulations is mandatory. A transition period has been established to support industry adaptation
European Union
BPR
Risk Assessment
Trade Compliance
Chemicals
EU Approves Silver Zinc Zeolite for PT2, PT7, PT9 Biocides
European Union
BPR
Risk Assessment
Trade Compliance
Chemicals
South Korea Issues Guidelines for Simplified K-BPR Amendment Approval Process
The simplified K-BPR amendment approval process officially took effect on September 11, 2024.
Korea
BPR
Trade Compliance
Chemicals
South Korea Issues Guidelines for Simplified K-BPR Amendment Approval Process
Korea
BPR
Trade Compliance
Chemicals
110 GB Biocidal Active Substances are Postponed until 2027
In February 2024, UK‘s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that the expiry date of all biocide active substances expiring between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026 would be extended to 31 January 2027. This amendment impacts up to 110 active substances, with the expiration dates of 46 active substances having been formally prolonged.
United Kingdom
BPR
110 GB Biocidal Active Substances are Postponed until 2027
United Kingdom
BPR
EU Approves 2 Existing Active Substances Used in Biocidal Products
On January 16, 2024, trihydrogen pentapotassium di(peroxomonosulfate) di(sulfate) (CAS: 70693-62-8) was approved for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 3, 4, and 5, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council.
Earlier on 15 January, Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (CAS: 68424-85-1) was approved as an existing active substance for use as product-type 2, subject to the specifications in Table 2.
European Union
BPR
EU Approves 2 Existing Active Substances Used in Biocidal Products
European Union
BPR
South Korea Published Data Submission Guidance for Biocidal Products
At the end of June 2023, the South Korean National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) published three documents to provide biocidal product approval guidance for related enterprises, namel:
Guidance for Environmental Data Submission;
Guidance on Product Name and Label; and
Guidance for Submission of Product Efficacy/Efficacy Test Data.
Korea
BPR
Trade Compliance
South Korea Published Data Submission Guidance for Biocidal Products
Korea
BPR
Trade Compliance
South Korea Issued Specifications on K-BPR Labeling and Advertising Language for Public Comments
On April 29, 2022, the South Korean Ministry of Environment issued the Specifications on Consumer Chemical Products Labelling and Advertising Language (Draft) to collect public comments by June 7, 2022.
This Draft was drawn up under the provision of Paragraph 1, Article 34 of the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (also known as the K-BPR), aiming at regulating consumer chemical packaging and advertising language, and preventing business fraud, thereby further protecting the health and safety of consumers.
Korea
BPR
Trade Compliance
South Korea Issued Specifications on K-BPR Labeling and Advertising Language for Public Comments
Korea
BPR
Trade Compliance
ECHA has Adopted Several Opinions on Active Substances Applications
On 14 March 2022, ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has adopted several approval opinions on the application of active substances applications, including methylene dithiocyanate, propiconazole and acetone.
European Union
BPR
ECHA has Adopted Several Opinions on Active Substances Applications
European Union
BPR
K-BPR- Pre-notification and Approval for the First Batch of Existing Active Substances will be Closed Soon
Recently, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has released a series of deadlines, including the pre-notification deadline, approval deadline as well as the approval application submission deadline for the first batch of existing active substances. Under the requirements of the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act, any person who intends to manufacture or import active substance for use in biocidal products or treated articles must obtain approval from
Korea
BPR