The Biocides Consultative Committee is an independent body constituted to advise the UK competent authority (CA) on scientific and other associated issues in relation to the Biocidal Products Directive (BPD), the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR) [2001] and other general issues related to biocides, in particular:
The UK CA’s negotiating position at meetings of the EU Standing Committee on Biocides for:
The authorisation and registration of biocidal products (specifically on compliance with Annex VI and associated guidance on the BPD) and their review in the light of new information.
Specific advice to the CA and others on issues related to biocides such as:
Representing the BCC to Ministers and the world at large.
A guide as to which interests members should declare is contained within the code of practice
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