As part of two EU enforcement projects, inspectors have examined products across the EU for the presence of hazardous chemicals. The first project monitors compliance with Regulation No. 528/2012 on the marketing and use of biocide products. In the second project, government agencies examine products imported into the EU to see if they meet the requirements set forth…
As part of two EU enforcement projects, inspectors have examined products across the EU for the presence of hazardous chemicals. The first project monitors compliance with Regulation No. 528/2012 on the marketing and use of biocide products. In the second project, government agencies examine products imported into the EU to see if they meet the requirements set forth…
The South Korean Ministry of Environment has published implementation rules and guidelines for biocides. The new biocide law is to take effect on January 1, 2019. The ministry made its announcement in a three-page document (in Korean only). The 200 pages of documents are available only in Korean and contain…
India’s Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) has published Registration Guidelines for Biocides in Paints. The requirements for these substances are less comprehensive than those for traditional biocides. However, their applicability is correspondingly narrow. The following restrictions apply, so that biocides may be used: Only to extend the shelf-life…
At the beginning of June, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) published a cleaning product disclosure policy. The policy requires manufacturers to disclose the contents of cleaning products that they want to sell in New York State and provide the public with information on the contents on…
The EU Commission published a Regulation on the Limitation of Methanol in April. According to the regulation, windscreen washing or defrosting fluids containing a concentration equal to or greater than 0.6 % of methanol by weight may not be placed on the market after May 9, 2019. A corrigendum was…
At its meeting of December 12-13, the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) of the European Commission agreed upon uniform criteria for the identification of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) in pesticides. The draft is now with the European Parliament for consideration and study. The members of the SCoPAFF…
A recent study conducted by U.S. scientists, supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and led by Brie Hawley has found that cleaning products and disinfectants containing hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and acetic acid even in low concentrations can lead to eye and respiratory irritations. Their…
The EU Commission has published a Q&A list on Brexit and its consequences for the biocide industry. The document was created collaboratively by the EU Commission and the ECHA. Right now, it contains 10 questions and answers. Authorities at the EU want to keep an eye on developments and supplement…
On September 4, the EU Commission accepted scientific criteria to determine endocrine disruptors for biocides. The EU has published a press release that contains several useful links. The EU Parliament and Council now have two months to study the planned text. In July, the members had already approved acceptance of…
