Biocides
Using biocides
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Biocides: The basics
Is your product a biocide and does GB Biocidal Products Regulation apply to you?
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Using, storage and disposal
Use biocides safely to avoid harming people, the environment or wildlife.
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Report a concern or exposure
Report it when people, animals or the environment are affected by exposure.
Get a biocidal product to market
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Active substances
Check the GB list of active substances. Find out how to apply for approval.
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Biocidal product authorisation
Apply, renew or change an authorisation.
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Fees for applications
How fees for active substance approval and product authorisation are calculated.
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Export or import a biocide
Moving biocidal products to Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the EU and the rest of the world.
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Treated articles
Products or mixtures containing active substances must comply with GB Biocidal Products Regulation.
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List of authorised products
The list of GB authorised biocidal products provides details of biocidal products.
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Certificate of free sale and Export statements
Templates and information to help you request a certificate or statement.
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Article 3(3) decisions
List to help understand how the regulations apply to certain kinds of product.
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Contact us
Please take the time to see if there is already an answer to your question in the information provided.
Latest information and advice
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Brexit: Implications for biocides business
Similarities and differences between GB biocides regulation and EU regulations.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for existing and new manufacturers of hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants.
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Other UK laws and GB regulations in GB
Other national law or regulations you may need to be aware of.
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COPR: The basics
Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) may apply to some types of biocidal products.
Biocides in detail
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