Biocides

Biocides
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Biocidal Products Regulation: Ozone focus

Ozone is capable of destroying all bacteria, algae and biofilms without the risk of resistance, accumulation or immunity, while remaining effective over a wide pH range. Therefore, ozone is defined as an active substance under the Biocidal Products Regulation, since 2016. In this article, you will discover the regulatory history of this active substance and the steps you need to take to enable you to market your products with peace of mind.
Biocides
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12/6/2022

EGALIM Law - restriction of self-service sales of certain biocidal products

In order to define which biocidal products should no longer be made available in self-service to individuals, ANSES analyzed data from poison control centers for the period 2015-2019 in France. This analysis identified 51 serious cases caused by biocidal products, including 12 deaths mainly due to surface disinfectants as well as lack of awareness of the risks or degradation of these products.
Biocides
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12/6/2022

Iodine identified as Endocrine Disruptor

If the Commission agrees with the Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) statement on iodine, it will no longer be approved for use in the EU (unless a derogation is obtained).
Biocides
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12/6/2022

Final approval for the DDAC by the European Commission

The European Commission has approved DDAC for TP01 and TP02 as an active substance. EcoMundo gives you all the key points to know about DDAC and its approval.
Biocides
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12/6/2022

Biocides 2022 Congress: What to remember

EcoMundo was present at the Biocides congress on October 19 & 20, 2022, as for several years. We had the opportunity to attend different conferences of the ANSES and the European Commission. Our experts give you an update on the topics discussed.
Biocides
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12/6/2022

New concentration limit for non-active endocrine disruptors

More and more, endocrine disruptors are in the news. This is due to the concern about the hazardous properties that they can induce. In the past month, the EU biocides competent authorities met to discuss endocrine disruptors.