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On-site electrolysis equipment beside food-processing disinfection pipework.

European Union·European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Sept 2026

European Commission Grants ELOCLEAR Union Biocide Authorisation

The European Commission has granted ELOCLEAR an EU-wide biocidal product authorisation from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2036. The in situ generated active-chlorine product is approved for specified professional surface-disinfection uses in product types 2 and 4. Manufacturers, equipment suppliers and users must follow the authorised product characteristics rather than treating the decision as a general active-substance approval.

European Union·European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Sept 2026

Disinfectant containers and lab glassware on a workbench

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·26 Feb 2026

ECHA BPC Backs Ethanol Approval In Disinfectants Under EU Biocidal Products Regulation

ECHA has supported ethanol approval for key disinfectant product types, with the final decision now moving to the European Commission and Member States.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·26 Feb 2026

Compliance desk with biocides documentation and controlled storage

Europe·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·30 Jan 2026

Spain Drafts New Royal Decree To Update Biocides Registration And Use Rules

Draft Spanish rules would refresh biocides authorisation and oversight, including public registration, ROESB controls and updated operational requirements for storage and sale.

Europe·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·30 Jan 2026

European Union·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·12 Dec 2025

EU Launches Evaluation Of Biocidal Products Regulation To Address Market And Safety Challenges

The EU has launched a public consultation to evaluate the Biocidal Products Regulation, seeking input on safety, innovation and market efficiency.

European Union·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·12 Dec 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed To Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities

Dutch water authorities call for stronger biocide regulation to protect water quality and meet EU Water Framework Directive goals.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·3 Oct 2025

EU Biocides Authorities Prioritise Risk Guidance And Market Restrictions At 109th CA Meeting

At the 109th CA meeting, EU authorities prioritised new guidance, addressed microplastics restrictions, and warned of delays in the biocides review programme.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 Jul 2025

EU Raises Biocidal Product Fees By 19.5% To Reflect Inflation

The EU has updated fees for biocidal products under Regulation (EU) 2025/1490, adjusting for 19.5% inflation. Learn how this impacts your regulatory costs.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 Jul 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·20 Jun 2025

BPC-55: EU Committee Approves Biocide Renewals, Union Authorisations And Technical Updates

ECHA’s BPC delivers key decisions on rodenticides, disinfectants, and procedural reforms at its May 2025 meeting. Understand the agenda outcomes.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

EU Proposes To Expand REACH Defence Exemptions To Accelerate Readiness

The EU proposes expanded REACH defence exemptions to fast-track chemical regulatory processes vital to defence readiness and industry compliance.

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·30 Jan 2025

ECHA's Assessment Highlights Potential Risks Of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

ECHA's new assessment on quaternary ammonium compounds may have future impacts on disinfectants, pest control, and personal care products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·30 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·30 Jan 2025

UK HSE Issues Notice On EU Biocides Regulation: Key Active Substances Face Non-Approval In Northern Ireland

Discover the latest UK HSE notice on EU biocides regulation changes affecting Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·30 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Jan 2025

Assessment Of Regulatory Neeeds For Long Chain Aliphatic Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

ECHA proposes new regulations for quaternary ammonium compounds to mitigate environmental and health risks.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Dec 2024

Highlights From Forum-48: Enforcement Priorities For 2025

Priorities focus on hazardous mixture labelling, import compliance, and improving EU chemical safety strategies.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Dec 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Dec 2024

IPBC Alternatives Face Challenges In Meeting EU Biocidal Regulations

IPBC alternatives face regulatory and technical hurdles under EU BPR. Learn why Fludioxonil and Pythium oligandrum fall short and why IPBC remains vital.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Dec 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·25 Nov 2024

ECHA Identifies 1,900 Chemicals As Regulatory Risks: Integrated Regulatory Strategy (IRS) Report

The flagged chemicals are used across a range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·25 Nov 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Nov 2024

New IUCLID Service Release V8.13.2 Brings Significant Enhancements And Fixes

IUCLID v8.13.2 introduces key improvements to data entry, report generation, and regulatory compliance, enhancing user experience.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Nov 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·19 Nov 2024

ECHA Report Advocates Regulatory Updates For Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals In European Agriculture

ECHA’s 2024 report on nano-agrochemicals calls for new EU regulations to manage these emerging technologies, balancing safety and sustainable agricultural growth.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·19 Nov 2024