Research and development: biocidal products and active substances

3. How to notify or apply

The prospective applicant or company acting on their behalf must submit, in English, a completed R&D form to [email protected] - companies may wish to mark emails as appropriate, for example if confidential. Please note that your R&D form may be returned if it is incomplete.

Only the R&D form should be submitted by email. All other relevant documentation or data must be submitted via the HSE Secure File Sharing Service, which may include:

  • a dossier containing all available information on the possible effects of the test formulation on people, animals, and the environment
  • a copy of your COSHH assessment considering the level, type, and duration of exposure to people (where applicable)
  • evidence that your proposed vertebrate testing is not a duplicate study (where applicable)
  • any pre-submission correspondence with HSE

Using the HSE Secure File Sharing Service

Once we have received and processed your application form, you will be sent a link to upload the files associated with the relevant application - do not use the link to upload files related to other applications.

Links will be sent out Monday - Friday and are valid for 5 working days - if the link expires before you are able to upload your files, email [email protected] to request a new link.

Ensure you comply with the terms and conditions of using the HSE Secure File Sharing Service - these will be included in the email alongside the link.

Check the spam settings on your email account to ensure our emails are not going to your junk folder.

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Updated 2025-08-04