SGS Informs on New Active Substances for Use in Biocidal Products Formalized by EU
Summary
They are also widely used in materials such as plastics, paints, textiles and wood to protect them against microbial, fungi or insect decay.SGS continually invests in testing, capability, and state-of-the art technology to help their clients reduce human health risks (http://www.sgs.com/en/Agriculture-Food/Quality-Health-Safety-and-Environment/Risk-Assessment-and-Management/Human-Health-Risk-Assessment.aspx), improve food safety and quality.Biocidal products include insecticides (except those used for plant protection purposes, which are regulated by Regulation (EU) No 1107/2009), insect repellents, disinfectants, and preservatives for materials such as wood, plastics and fibers, as well as anti-fouling paints for the protection of ship hulls.Nowadays, biocidal products play an important role in EU citizens daily lives.They are also widely used in materials such as plastics, paints, textiles and wood to protect them against microbial, fungi or insect decay.2015/1757, 2015/1758, 2015/1759, of September 28 2015 shall enter into force on October 21 2015.Effects of the New RegulationThis update has the potential to affect manufacturers, importers or downstream users in the European Union (EU) as they need to follow the approved list of active substances for use in biocidal products of EU Biocides Regulations 528/2012, as outlined in Table 1.