Biocides for Europe

🔔 [SAVE THE DATE] 🔔 European Chemicals Agency is organizing the Biocide Stakeholders' Workshop on 29 April 2025. Participants can attend the event in Helsinki, either in person or online. This will be a unique opportunity to meet and discuss the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the regulation of biocidal products in the EU. The event will bring together regulatory authorities, industry representatives, and scientific experts from across Europe. On 30 April participants will also have the opportunity to attend one-to-one sessions with ECHA experts. More details on the programme, agenda, and registration will be made available later on the Events page at ECHA website: Events - ECHA (europa.eu)

🎉 Congratulations to Boris Van Berlo and Jules Bossert for delivering an insightful presentation to a large French-speaking audience at Congrès Biocides Lyon 2024! Their session covered key topics like the Review Program Extension and Data Protection Hard-Stop, providing valuable insights to help navigate the evolving biocides regulatory landscape. A big thank you to the organizers for the invitation and to the audience for the engaging discussions.

Today, #BiocidesforEurope,is participating as a sponsor at the9th #CongresBiocides. An event for industry experts, associations to connect with authorities and exchange valuable insights.   Date: 9-10 October 2024 Location: Aux Terrasses du Parc, Lyon 🇫🇷   Make sure to drop by our booth and engage in meaningful conversations with our team. We're eager to share our expertises and learn from fellow professionals in the field. 🤝

This week, Biocides for Europe holds its Committee Meeting, General Assembly, and Rodent Control Group Meeting in the beautiful city of Prague. We deeply appreciate the active involvement and invaluable contributions of our members. Your dedication is what drives our mission forward and ensures we continue to make significant strides in the biocides industry.

Our team was thrilled to attend the #BiocidesSymposium2024 in Prague, organized by #chemicalwatch & #Enhesa. Jules Bossert from #BiocidesforEurope presented on “Best practice on where to find relevant guidance” providing tips on navigating BPR guidance documents. Thanks to everyone who joined in Prague and online !

The European Commission has officially published the delegated regulation (EU) 2024/1398 extending the duration of the Review Programme from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2030. This DA will enter into force from the 11th of June, 2024. Link: https://bit.ly/3wTbHSw The Review Programme under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) is a comprehensive work programme designed to systematically evaluate all active substances used in biocidal products that were already on the market before the BPR came into force. It ensures the continued market access of approved active substances, the phase-out of non-approved substances, and encourages innovation by pushing companies to develop safer and more effective biocidal products.

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the KNB #kennisnetwerkbiociden (Biocides Knowledge Network) is organizing the next KNB event: "What have 10 years of the Biocidal Products Regulation brought?" This event is of interest to anyone professionally involved with biocides, whether you work in the biocide industry, biocide policy enforcement, or whether you are a professional user or consultant for applicants seeking biocide authorizations. Our colleague, Boris Van Berlo will be giving a presentation from an industry perspective. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and stay updated on the latest developments in the biocides sector. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today! #BiocidesforEurope #KNBEvent

We’ve hit a new milestone! 🎯 The #AntwerpDeclaration has garnered support from 1000 organizations across Europe, all committed to the European #IndustrialDeal that complements the Green Deal and keeps high quality jobs for European workers in Europe🤝.   This is a testament to our industry’s commitment to transition and the Green Deal 🌍. Let’s continue to shape Europe’s future together. https://lnkd.in/ekk3hcMp

📣  Join us at the 23rd International Akademie Fresenius Conference on Biocides in Mainz, Germany, on April 17-18! Boris Van Berlo will be sharing valuable insights on the unjust Art. 95(5) Data Protection Expiry Hard-stop and the Review Programme from the Biocides for Europe side.   Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with industry experts and learn from top-notch speakers! Feel free to share this post and check out the full lineup of speakers via the link below: https://lnkd.in/ecVDQaNG     #BiocidesforEurope #Biocides #Regulation #DataProtection #AkademieFresenius #Mainz #Conference

Starting February 1, 2026, new guidelines concerning the assessment of risks to bees from the use of biocides will be in effect! The competent national authorities have recently announced that this Guidance will apply to active substance approvals and biocidal product authorizations for applications submitted on or after the aforementioned date. What does this mean for you? If you're considering submitting applications related to biocides, be sure to familiarize yourself with these new regulations to ensure compliance. Rest assured, applications submitted before February 1, 2026 and the assessment of active substances in the Review Programme are not subject to these guidelines. Want to know more about this guidance? You can watch a dedicated webinar on European Chemicals Agency website: Events - ECHA (europa.eu) #Biocides #BeeSafety #RegulatoryUpdates #IndustryInsights