On November 25, 2025, ECHA announced the launch of a public consultation to solicit information regarding candidates for substitution (CfS) and derogation conditions for two active substances.

On July 28, 2025, following the draft proposal to increase REACH registration fees, the European Commission passed Implementing Regulation No. 2025/1490, announcing an immediate increase in all official fees related to the approval of biocidal products. This adjustment reflects the cumulative inflation level of 19.5% between 2021 and 2023. Unlike the REACH draft, whose implementation date is yet to be determined, the new regulations for biocides will officially take effect on August 14, 2025, and will be directly applicable in all member states.

Companies are required to strictly follow the labeling and protective measures requirements to ensure the safe circulation of products on the market.

The Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) meeting was held in Helsinki, Finland, in February 2025. The meeting addressed the renewal evaluations of multiple active substances and the authorization of biocidal products. Below are the key discussions and outcomes:

Recently, South Korea's Ministry of Environment announced the approval of 15 biocidal products closely related to daily life, under the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (K-BPR). These products include disinfectants, algicides, rodenticides, insecticides, and repellents.

The Biocidal Products Regulation Group (BPRS) is set to launch a new enforcement project (BEF-3) in January 2025.

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.

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.

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

The simplified K-BPR amendment approval process officially took effect on September 11, 2024.