2026-06-29
South Korea Issues Guidelines on Establishing Biocidal Product Names, Clarifying Rules on Identical Names, Additional Names, and Prohibited Expressions
Recently, South Korea’s Hazard Management Division issued the “Guidelines on Establishing Biocidal Product Names” (살생물제품명 설정을 위한 안내문), setting out principles for the labeling of biocidal product names, the order of handling applications for identical names, rules for submitting and changing product names, and expressions that must not be used in product names.
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).
2026-04-15
South Korea’s NCIS Issues New Guidance on Applications for Changes to Biocidal Product Approvals
Recently, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NCIS) of South Korea issued the Guidance on Standards and Submitted Data for Changes to Biocidal Product Approvals (Notice 2.0).
2026-03-18
Antimicrobial Treated Articles: U.S. EPA Compliance and FIFRA Exemption
From cutting boards and dish sponges to shower curtains, more and more products are marketed with claims such as “antimicrobial” or “mold-resistant.” Companies often add antimicrobial pesticides to extend product lifespan and enhance competitiveness.
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.
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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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