biocides

HSE have published their latest bulletins: CLP 20 June: Publication of GB mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) Agency Opinions A GB MCL Agency Opinion formally proposes the GB mandatory classification and labelling for chemical substances, based on the scientific and technical assessment of the scientific data in line with the GB CLP Regulation, together with an assessment of the…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 10 June: Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market Under the GB BPR, active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming up…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: REACH 31 May: UK REACH application for authorisation: publication of final opinions The Agency for UK REACH has published final opinions on the following applications for authorisation. Reference: AFA018-01 Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH Substances: 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO) Use: Use of IVD kit reagents on diagnostic analyser systems by professional users. Reference: AFA018-02 Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 15 May: Upcoming GB active substance expiry dates Biocidal products must be phased off the GB market The active substance/product type combinations listed below are due to expire under the GB BPR on the following dates: 1-methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole (Propiconazole) (CAS 60207-90-1 EC 262-104-4) in product type 9 (deadline: 31 May 2025) Carbon dioxide (CAS…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: e-bulletin 15 May: HSE chemicals legislative reform In line with the government’s programme of 'Smarter Regulation', HSE is exploring opportunities to use powers in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 to reform its chemicals supply regulations: GB Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (GB CLP) GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: REACH 09 May: UK REACH authorisation decision The Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with the consent of Scottish and Welsh Ministers, has made a decision on an application for authorisation for the time-limited use of an substances of very high concern (SVHC) under UK REACH. The Defra…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 07 May: Upcoming EU active substance expiry date Biocidal products must be phased off the NI market The active substance/product type combination listed below is due to expire under the EU BPR on the following date. This affects NI: 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile (Chlorfenapyr) (CAS 122453-73-0 EC n/a) in product type 8 (deadline: 30 April 2025)…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 25 April: EU active substance expiry date postponed Active substance expiry date postponed whilst the renewal evaluation is completed in the EU For reasons beyond the control of the applicant, the approval of the active substance/product type combination listed below was likely to expire before a decision could be taken on its renewal…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 18 April:  New EU active substance approval decision Apply for product authorisation by the deadline to keep your products on the NI market Following evaluation under the EU BPR, a decision has been taken to approve the following active substance/product type combination. This will affect NI: Thermally treated garlic juice (CAS n/a EC n/a)…

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 12 April:  Upcoming EU active substance expiry dates Biocidal products must be phased off the NI market The active substance/product type combinations listed below are due to expire under the EU BPR on the following dates. This affects NI: (RS)-4-hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)coumarin (Warfarin) (CAS 81-81-2 EC 201-377-6) in product type 14 (deadline: 30 June 2024)…