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EU Biocidal Products Regulation

A practical guide to EU Biocidal Products Regulation for chemicals sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Biocidal products such as disinfectants, preservatives, and pest control products; Suppliers of treated articles making biocidal claims

Authority

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and national authorities

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR)

Local representative

The EU importer or authorised representative is responsible

Timeline

Authorisation can take many months

Cost

Dossier preparation and fees are substantial

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and restrictions

Who needs this

Biocidal products such as disinfectants, preservatives, and pest control products
Suppliers of treated articles making biocidal claims

Documents you need

Product authorisation or notification
Active substance approval reference
Efficacy and safety data
Label artwork with the authorisation number

Compliance checklist

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Product authorisation or notification
Active substance approval reference
Efficacy and safety data
Label artwork with the authorisation number

How to comply

Confirm the product is biocidal under the BPR
Check the active substance approval status
Apply for authorisation or use the mutual recognition route
Label with the authorisation number

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: EU Biocidal Products Regulation — European Union
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and national authorities
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR)

Documents we already have:
  1. Product authorisation or notification
  2. Active substance approval reference
  3. Efficacy and safety data
  4. Label artwork with the authorisation number

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU Biocidal Products Regulation in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Authorisation can take many months.

Dossier preparation and fees are substantial.

Common rejection reasons

Active substance not approved
No product authorisation
Label claims beyond the authorisation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.