Biocides regulation, supply and use

Placing biocidal products on the market and using them safely

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.

GB authorised biocidal products

Products authorised under GB BPR that can be supplied in GB.
The GB List of Active Substances

Check the status of an active substance.
The GB Article 95 List

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

Biocides regulation: Northern Ireland (NI)

The NI market and exporting to and from NI.
Active substance approval

Find out how to apply for approval.
Biocides: The basics

Does Biocidal Products Regulation apply to you?
Fees for applications

Calculation of fees for active substance approval and product authorisation.
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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