1. Introduction
The GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) allows for experimental testing for the purposes of research and development (R&D) into non-authorised biocidal products and non-approved active substances, such as:
- testing whether the active substance and/or product is effective against target pests
- understanding how biocidal products are used:
- where they could be used
- what happens to them after use
- what are the environmental effects
- developing exposure scenarios for risk assessments:
- understanding the amount of a biocidal product that people and the environment will come into contact with
- considering the potential harm that this amount of contact might do
- what measures are needed to protect people and the environment
Research and development may also include the experimental testing of a biocidal product outside of the uses that are already authorised under GB BPR.
In certain situations, HSE may need to place conditions on the testing under GB BPR or issue experimental permits under the Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) before the testing can take place in Great Britain (GB).
For R&D in Northern Ireland (NI) following EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) there is no specific guidance. The principles and information on these pages relating to GB also apply to biocidal products supplied and used in NI. For further help on R&D in NI, email [email protected].