2026-06-30
EU Advances TFA Hazard Classification: Companies with Fluorinated Pesticide Portfolios Should Assess Metabolite Compliance Risks Early
From 1 to 5 June 2026, the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held its 77th plenary meeting. The harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its inorganic salts was one of the key topics.
2026-06-30
EU Imposes Strict Regulatory Measure: 12 Pesticide Co-formulants Added to Banned List
Recently, the European Commission officially published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1120 in its Official Journal. This Regulation amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the core regulation on plant protection products in the EU, by formally adding 12 substances to the list of “unacceptable co-formulants” that are banned from inclusion.
2026-05-28
EU BPR Amendment: Data Protection Extended to 2030
Companies with active substance/product-type combinations that had not received an approval decision by June 7, 2018, now benefit from data protection through December 31, 2030. However, data owners should review their compensation claims for the January–entry-into-force gap, and alternative suppliers should factor the extended protection period into their market entry strategies.
2026-05-27
Italy Publishes the 2026 National Official Control Plan for Biocides (PNCB), Comprehensively Strengthening the Joint Enforcement of BPR and CLP
Recently, the Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) of Italy officially published the National Plan of Official Controls on Biocides for the year 2026 (Piano Nazionale dei Controlli Ufficiali sui Biocidi, hereinafter referred to as PNCB).
2026-04-28
EU BPR Radar: Latest Approvals and Non-Approvals for Biocidal Active Substances
Recently, the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published a series of regulatory updates regarding the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012).
2026-03-16
EU to Relax Device Restrictions for Carbon Dioxide and Set Exposure Limits Under BPR
Recently, the European Commission submitted a draft delegated regulation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the amendment of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012). The draft aims to amend the approval conditions for the active substance Carbon Dioxide in Annex I.
2026-03-16
Lower-Cost BPR Compliance: Treated Articles & Simplified Authorisation
Many sellers entering the EU market are already aware of the requirements under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
2026-03-04
ECHA Supports Approval of Ethanol for Disinfectant Use (PT1, PT2, PT4)
Recently, the Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued an announcement declaring its support for the approval of Ethanol as an active substance for use in hand and general disinfectants.
2026-03-04
EU Proposes Non-Approval of Terbutryn, BIT, and TMAD for Specific Biocidal Uses
Recently, the European Commission submitted a draft Implementing Decision to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing the non-approval of Terbutryn, 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT), and TMAD as existing active substances for use in specific biocidal product types.
2026-02-27
EU Proposes Non-renewal of Approval for Cypermethrin as a Wood Preservative (PT8)
Recently, the European Commission submitted a notification of trade measures to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and published a draft Commission Implementing Decision.
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