Biocides regulation, supply and use

Placing biocidal products on the market and using them safely

Latest information and advice

Brexit: Implications for biocides businesses

GB and EU biocides regulation.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Guidance for manufacturers of hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants.
Confirm your UK location to access the GB market

Tell HSE before the deadline that you’re established in the UK.
Existing products: Transfer to GB BPR

Transition of products made available under other national law.
Resubmit your EU BPR application to HSE before the deadline

For applications made under EU BPR before 1 January 2021.
Biocides regulation: Northern Ireland (NI)

The NI market and exporting to and from NI.

UK authorised biocidal products

Products authorised under Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
BPR active substance lists for GB and NI

Active substances under the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPRs) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The GB Article 95 List

Suppliers of active substance/product type combinations for biocidal products in GB.

Introduction to biocides

Regulation, supply and use.
Active substance approval

Find out how to apply for approval.
Biocidal product regulation

Check your product is regulated as a biocidal product.
Put a product on the market

How to get a biocidal product on the UK market.
Biocidal product authorisation

Apply, renew or change an authorisation.
COPR: The basics

Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) may apply to some types of biocidal products.

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