Biocides regulation, supply and use
Placing biocidal products on the market and using them safely
Latest information and advice
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Brexit: Implications for biocides businesses
GB and EU biocides regulation.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for manufacturers of hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants.
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Confirm your UK location to access the GB market
Tell HSE before the deadline that you’re established in the UK.
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Existing products: Transfer to GB BPR
Transition of products made available under other national law.
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Resubmit your EU BPR application to HSE before the deadline
For applications made under EU BPR before 1 January 2021.
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Biocides regulation: Northern Ireland (NI)
The NI market and exporting to and from NI.
Lists: products, active substances and suppliers
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UK authorised biocidal products
Products authorised under Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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BPR active substance lists for GB and NI
Active substances under the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPRs) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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The GB Article 95 List
Suppliers of active substance/product type combinations for biocidal products in GB.
Guidance
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Introduction to biocides
Regulation, supply and use.
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Active substance approval
Find out how to apply for approval.
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Biocidal product regulation
Check your product is regulated as a biocidal product.
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Put a product on the market
How to get a biocidal product on the UK market.
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Biocidal product authorisation
Apply, renew or change an authorisation.
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COPR: The basics
Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) may apply to some types of biocidal products.
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