Inhoudsopgave van deze pagina:
Delen
COUNCIL OF Brussels, 16 June 2011
(OR. en) THE EUROPEAN UNION
5032/1/11 REV 1
Interinstitutional File: 2009/0076 (COD)
ENV 4 MI 2 AGRI 2 CHIMIE 1 CODEC 2 LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Subject: Position of the Council at first reading with a view to the adoption of a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products
REGULATION (EU) No .../2011
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of
concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114
thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee ,
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure ,
Whereas:
(1) Biocidal products are necessary for the control of organisms that are harmful to human or
animal health and for the control of organisms that cause damage to natural or
manufactured materials. However, biocidal products can pose risks to humans, animals and
the environment due to their intrinsic properties and associated use patterns.
(2) Biocidal products should neither be made available on the market nor used unless
authorised in accordance with this Regulation. Treated articles should not be placed on the
market unless all active substances contained in the biocidal products with which they
were treated or which they incorporate are approved in accordance with this Regulation.
(3) The purpose of this Regulation is to improve the free movement of biocidal products
within the Union while ensuring a high level of protection of both human and animal
health and the environment. Particular attention should be paid to the protection of
vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and children. This Regulation should be
underpinned by the precautionary principle to ensure that the manufacturing and making
available on the market of active substances and biocidal products do not result in harmful
effects on human or animal health or unacceptable effects on the environment. With a view
to removing, as far as possible, obstacles to trade in biocidal products, rules should be laid
down for the approval of active substances and the making available on the market and use
of biocidal products, including rules on the mutual recognition of authorisations and on
(4) To ensure a high level of protection for human and animal health and the environment, this
Regulation should apply without prejudice to EU legislation on safety in the workplace and
environmental and consumer protection.
(5) Rules concerning the making available on the market of biocidal products within the
Community were established through Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 16 February 1998. It is necessary to adapt those rules in the light of
experience and in particular the report on the first seven years of the implementation
submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, which analyses
problems with and weaknesses of that Directive.
(6) Taking into account the main changes that should be made to the existing rules, a
regulation is the appropriate legal instrument to replace Directive 98/8/EC to lay down
clear, detailed and directly applicable rules. Moreover, a regulation ensures that legal
requirements are implemented at the same time and in a harmonised manner throughout
(7) A distinction should be drawn between existing active substances which were on the
market in biocidal products on the transposition date set in Directive 98/8/EC and new
active substances which were not yet on the market in biocidal products on that date.
During the ongoing review of existing active substances, Member States should continue
to allow biocidal products containing such substances to be made available on the market
according to their national rules until a decision is taken on approval of those active
substances. Following such a decision Member States, or, where appropriate, the
Commission, should grant, cancel or modify authorisations as appropriate. New active
substances should be reviewed before biocidal products containing them are placed on the
market, so as to ensure that new products that are placed on the market comply with the
requirements of this Regulation. However, to encourage the development of new active
substances, the evaluation procedure for new active substances should not prevent
Member States or the Commission from authorising, for a limited period of time, biocidal
products containing an active substance before it is approved, provided that a full dossier
has been submitted and it is believed that the active substance and the biocidal product
satisfy the conditions set out in this Regulation.
(8) To ensure the equal treatment of persons placing active substances on the market, they
should be required to hold a dossier, or have a letter of access to a dossier, or to relevant
data in a dossier, for each of the active substances they manufacture or import for use in
biocidal products. Biocidal products containing active substances for which the relevant
person does not comply with that obligation should no longer be made available on the
market. In such cases, there should be appropriate phase-out periods for disposal and use of
existing stocks of biocidal products.
(9) This Regulation should apply to biocidal products that, in the form in which they are
supplied to the user, consist of, contain or generate one or more active substances. It
therefore should not apply to devices within industrial plants that generate biocidal
products in situ.
(10) In order to ensure legal certainty, it is necessary to establish a Union list of active
substances approved for use in biocidal products. A procedure should be laid down for
assessing whether or not an active substance can be entered in that list. The information
that interested parties should submit in support of an application for approval of an active
substance and its inclusion in the list should be specified.
(11) This Regulation applies without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a
European Chemicals Agency. Under certain conditions, biocidal active substances are
exempt from the relevant provisions of that Regulation.
(12) With a view to achieving a high level of protection of the environment and human and
animal health, active substances with the worst hazard profiles should not be approved for
use in biocidal products except in specific situations. These should include situations when
approval is justified because of the negligible risk from exposure to the substance, public
or animal health or environmental reasons or the disproportionate negative impact for
society of non-approval. When deciding if such active substances may be approved, the
availability of suitable and sufficient alternative substances or technologies should also be
taken into account.
(13) The active substances in the Union list should be regularly examined to take account of
developments in science and technology. Where there are serious indications that an active
substance used in biocidal products or treated articles does not meet the requirements of
this Regulation, the Commission should be able to review the approval of the
(14) Active substances should be designated as candidates for substitution if they have certain
intrinsic hazardous properties. In order to allow for a regular examination of substances
identified as candidates for substitution, the approval period for those substances should
not, even in the case of renewal, exceed seven years.
(15) In the course of granting or renewing the authorisation of a biocidal product that contains
an active substance that is a candidate for substitution, it should be possible to compare the
biocidal product with other authorised biocidal products, non-chemical means of control
and prevention methods with regard to risks they pose and benefits from their use. As a
result of such a comparative assessment, a biocidal product containing active substances
identified as candidates for substitution should be prohibited or restricted where it is
demonstrated that other authorised biocidal products or non-chemical control or prevention
methods that present a significantly lower overall risk for human and animal health and the
environment, are sufficiently effective and present no other significant economic or
practical disadvantages. Appropriate phase-out periods should be provided for in
such cases.
(16) In order to avoid unnecessary administrative and financial burdens for the industry and
competent authorities, a full in-depth evaluation of an application to renew the approval of
an active substance or the authorisation of a biocidal product should be carried out only if
the competent authority that was responsible for the initial evaluation decides that this is
necessary on basis of the available information.
(17) There is a need to ensure effective coordination and management of the technical,
scientific and administrative aspects of this Regulation at Union level. The European
Chemicals Agency set up under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 ("the Agency") should
carry out specified tasks with regard to the evaluation of active substances as well as the
Union authorisation of certain categories of biocidal products and related tasks.
Consequently, a Biocidal Products Committee should be established within the Agency to
carry out certain tasks conferred on the Agency by this Regulation.
(18) Certain biocidal products and treated articles as defined in the Regulation are also
regulated by other Union legislation. It is therefore necessary to draw clear borderlines in
order to ensure legal certainty. A list of product types covered by this Regulation with an
indicative set of descriptions within each type should be set out in an Annex to
this Regulation.
(19) Biocidal products intended to be used not only for the purposes of this Regulation, but also
in connection with medical devices, such as disinfectants used to disinfect surfaces in
hospitals and medical devices, may pose risks other than those with which this Regulation
is concerned. Therefore, such biocidal products should comply, in addition to the
requirements laid down in this Regulation, with the relevant essential requirements set out
in Annex I to Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices, Council
Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices and Directive 98/79/EC
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic
(20) The safety of food and feed is subject to Union legislation, in particular Regulation (EC)
No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying
down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food
Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety. Therefore, the
present Regulation should not apply to food and feed used for biocidal purposes.
(21) Processing aids are covered by existing Union legislation, in particular Regulation (EC)
No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on
additives for use in animal nutrition and Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives.
Therefore, it is appropriate to exclude them from the scope of this Regulation.
(22) As products used for the preservation of food or feed by the control of harmful organisms,
previously covered by product type 20, are covered by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, it is not appropriate to maintain that product type.
(23) As the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water
and Sediments provides for an effective assessment of the risks posed by ballast water
management systems, the final approval and subsequent type approval of such systems
should be considered equivalent to the product authorisation required under
(24) To avoid possible negative effects on the environment, biocidal products that can no longer
lawfully be made available on the market should be dealt with in accordance with Union
legislation on waste, in particular Directive 2008/98/EC, as well as national legislation
implementing that legislation.
(25) To facilitate the making available on the market throughout the Union of certain biocidal
products with similar conditions of use in all Member States, it is appropriate to provide
for Union authorisation of those products. In order to allow some time for the Agency to
build up the necessary capacity and to gain experience with this procedure, the possibility
to apply for Union authorisation should be extended through a step-wise approach to
further categories of biocidal products with similar conditions of use in all Member States.
(26) The Commission should review experience with the provisions on Union authorisations
and report to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 December 2017,
accompanying its report with proposals for changes if appropriate.
(27) To ensure that only biocidal products that comply with the relevant provisions of this
Regulation are made available on the market, biocidal products should be subject to
authorisation either by competent authorities, for making available on the market and use
within the territory of a Member State, or part of it, or by the Commission for making
available on the market and use within the Union.
(28) To encourage the use of products with a more favourable environmental or human health
profile, it is appropriate to provide for simplified authorisation procedures for such biocidal
products. Once authorised in at least one Member State, those products should be allowed
to be made available on the market in all Member States without the need for mutual
recognition, under certain conditions.
(29) To identify biocidal products which are eligible for simplified authorisation procedures, it
is appropriate to establish a specific list of the active substances that those products may
contain. That list should, initially, contain substances identified as presenting a low risk
under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or Directive 98/8/EC, substances identified as food
additives, pheromones and other substances considered to have low toxicity, such as weak
acids, alcohols and vegetable oils used in cosmetics and food.
(30) It is necessary to provide common principles for the evaluation and authorisation of
biocidal products to ensure a harmonised approach by competent authorities.
(31) To evaluate the risks that would arise from proposed uses of biocidal products, it is
appropriate that applicants submit dossiers which contain the necessary information.
Defining a data set for active substances and for biocidal products in which they are
contained is necessary so as to assist both applicants seeking authorisation and competent
authorities carrying out an evaluation to decide on authorisation.
(32) In the light of the diversity of both active substances and biocidal products not subject to
the simplified authorisation procedure, the data and test requirements should suit the
individual circumstances and allow an overall risk assessment. Therefore, an applicant
should be able to request the adaptation of the data requirements, as appropriate, including
the waiving of data requirements which are not necessary or are impossible to submit in
view of the nature or the proposed uses of the product. Applicants should provide
appropriate technical and scientific justification to support their requests.
(33) In order to help applicants, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),
to comply with the requirements of this Regulation, Member States should provide advice,
for example by establishing helpdesks. This advice should be in addition to the operational
guidance documents and other advice and assistance provided by the Agency.
(34) In particular, to ensure that applicants can effectively exercise the right to request the
adaptation of data requirements, Member States should provide advice on this possibility
and the grounds on which such requests could be made.
(35) To facilitate access to the market it should be possible to authorise a group of biocidal
products as a biocidal product family. Biocidal products within a biocidal product family
should have similar uses and the same active substances. Variations in the composition or
the replacement of non-active substances should be specified, but may not adversely affect
the level of risk or significantly reduce the efficacy of the products.
(36) When authorising biocidal products it is necessary to ensure that, when properly used for
the purpose intended, they are sufficiently effective and have no unacceptable effect on the
target organisms such as resistance, or, in the case of vertebrate animals, unnecessary
suffering and pain. Furthermore, they may not have, in the light of current scientific and
technical knowledge, any unacceptable effect on the environment or on human or animal
health. Where appropriate, maximum residue limits for food and feed should be established
with respect to active substances contained in a biocidal product to protect human and
animal health. When these requirements are not met, biocidal products shall not be
authorised unless their authorisation is justified because of the disproportionate negative
impact for society of not authorising them when compared to the risks arising from
their use.
(37) Where possible, the presence of harmful organisms should be avoided by means of suitable
precautionary steps, such as proper warehousing of goods, compliance with relevant
hygiene standards and immediate disposal of waste. As far as possible, biocidal products
that pose lower risks for humans, animals and the environment should be used whenever
they provide an effective remedy, and biocidal products that are intended to harm, kill or
destroy animals that are capable of experiencing pain and distress should be used only as a
last resort.
(38) Some authorised biocidal products may present certain risks if used by the general public.
It is therefore appropriate to provide that certain biocidal products should not generally be
authorised for making available on the market for use by the general public.
(39) To avoid duplication of the evaluation procedures and to ensure free movement of biocidal
products within the Union, procedures should be established to ensure that product
authorisations granted in one Member State are recognised in other Member States.
(40) To enable closer cooperation between Member States in the evaluation of biocidal products
and to facilitate biocidal products' market access, it should be possible to launch the mutual
recognition procedure when applying for the first national authorisation.
(41) It is appropriate to lay down procedures for the mutual recognition of national
authorisations and, in particular, to resolve any disagreements without undue delay. If a
competent authority refuses mutual recognition of an authorisation or proposes to restrict
it, a co-ordination group should try to reach an agreement on the action to be taken. If the
coordination group does not succeed in finding an agreement within a specified time, the
Commission should be empowered to take a decision. In case of technical or scientific
questions, the Commission may consult the Agency before preparing its decision.
(42) However, considerations related to public policy or public security, environmental and
human and animal health protection, the protection of national treasures and the absence of
the target organisms might justify, following agreement with the applicant, Member States'
refusal to grant an authorisation or decision to adjust the terms and conditions of the
authorisation to be granted. If no agreement with the applicant can be found, the
Commission should be empowered to take a decision.
(43) The use of biocidal products of certain product-types might give rise to animal welfare
concerns. Therefore, Member States should be allowed to derogate from the principle of
mutual recognition for biocidal products falling under such product-types, in so far as such
derogations are justified and do not jeopardise the purpose of this Regulation regarding an
appropriate level of protection of the internal market.
(44) In order to facilitate the functioning of the authorisation and mutual recognition
procedures, it is appropriate to establish a system for the mutual exchange of information.
To accomplish this, a Register for Biocidal Products should be established. Member States,
the Commission and the Agency should use this Register to make available to each other
the particulars and scientific documentation submitted in connection with applications for
authorisation of biocidal products.
(45) If the use of a biocidal product is in the interests of a Member State, but there is no
applicant interested in making available on the market such a product in the Member State,
official or scientific bodies should be able to apply for an authorisation. If they are granted
an authorisation, they should have the same rights and obligations as any other
(46) To take account of scientific and technical developments as well as the needs of
authorisation holders, it is appropriate to specify under which conditions authorisations can
be cancelled, reviewed or amended. The notification and exchange of information which
may affect authorisations is also necessary to enable competent authorities and the
Commission to take appropriate action.
(47) In the event of an unforeseen danger threatening public health or the environment which
cannot be contained by other means, it should be possible for Member States to permit, for
a limited period of time, the making available on the market of biocidal products which do
not comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
(48) To encourage research and development in active substances and biocidal products, it is
necessary to establish rules concerning the making available on the market and use of
unauthorised biocidal products and non-approved active substances for the purposes of
research and development.
(49) In view of the benefits for the internal market and for the consumer, it is desirable to
establish harmonised rules for parallel trade in identical biocidal products authorised in
different Member States.
(50) To determine, where necessary, the similarity of active substances, it is appropriate to lay
down rules concerning technical equivalence.
(51) To protect human and animal health and the environment, and to avoid discrimination
between treated articles originating in the Union and treated articles imported from third
countries, all treated articles placed on the internal market should contain only approved
active substances.
(52) To enable consumers to make informed choices, to facilitate enforcement and to provide an
overview of their use, treated articles should be appropriately labelled.
(53) Applicants that have invested in supporting the approval of an active substance or the
authorisation of a biocidal product in accordance with this Regulation or Directive 98/8/EC
should be able to recover part of their investment by receiving equitable compensation
whenever use of proprietary information which they submitted in support of such approval
or authorisation is made for the benefit of subsequent applicants.
(54) With a view to ensuring that all proprietary information submitted in support of the
approval of an active substance or the authorisation of a biocidal product is protected from
the moment of its submission and to prevent situations where some information is without
protection, the data protection periods should also apply to information submitted for the
purposes of Directive 98/8/EC.
(55) To encourage the development of new active substances and biocidal products containing
them, it is necessary to provide for a period of protection with respect to the proprietary
information submitted in support of the approval of such active substances or the
authorisation of biocidal products containing them which is longer than the period of
protection for information concerning existing active substances and biocidal products
containing them.
(56) It is essential to minimise the number of tests on animals and for testing with biocidal
products, or active substances contained in biocidal products, to be carried out only when
the purpose and use of a product so requires. Applicants should share, and not duplicate,
vertebrate animal studies in exchange for equitable compensation. In the absence of an
agreement on sharing of vertebrate animal studies between the data owner and the
prospective applicant, the Agency should allow the use of the studies by the prospective
applicant without prejudice to any decision on compensation made by national courts.
Competent authorities and the Agency should have access to the contact details of the
owners of such studies via a Union register so as to inform prospective applicants.
(57) The generation of information by alternative means not involving tests on animals which
are equivalent to prescribed tests and test methods should also be encouraged. In addition,
the adaptation of data requirements should be used to prevent unnecessary costs related
(58) To ensure that the requirements laid down with respect to the safety and quality of
authorised biocidal products are satisfied when they are made available on the market,
Member States should take measures for appropriate control and inspection arrangements
and manufacturers should maintain a suitable and proportionate quality control system. To
this end, it may be appropriate for Member States to take action together.
(59) Effective communication of information on risks resulting from biocidal products and risk
management measures is an essential part of the system established by this Regulation.
While facilitating access to information, competent authorities, the Agency and the
Commission should respect the principle of confidentiality and avoid any disclosure of
information which could be harmful to the commercial interests of the person concerned,
except where it is necessary for the protection of human health, safety or the environment
or for other reasons of overriding public interest.
(60) To increase the efficiency of monitoring and control, and to provide information relevant
for addressing the risks of biocidal products, authorisation holders should keep records of
the products they place on the market.
(61) It is necessary to specify that provisions concerning the Agency laid down in
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should apply accordingly in the context of biocidal active
substances and products. Where separate provisions need to be made with respect to the
tasks and functioning of the Agency under this Regulation, they should be specified in
(62) The costs of the procedures associated with the operation of this Regulation need to be
recovered from those making biocidal products available on the market and those seeking
to do so in addition to those supporting the approval of active substances. To promote the
smooth operation of the internal market, it is appropriate to establish certain common
principles applicable both to fees payable to the Agency and to Member States' competent
authorities, including the need to take into account, as appropriate, the specific needs
of SMEs.
(63) It is necessary to provide for the possibility of an appeal against certain decisions of the
Agency. The Board of Appeal set up within the Agency by Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
should also process appeals against decisions adopted by the Agency under
this Regulation.
(64) There is scientific uncertainty about the safety of nanomaterials for human health and the
environment. In order to ensure a high level of consumer protection, free movement of
goods and legal certainty for manufacturers, it is necessary to develop a uniform definition
for nanomaterials, if possible based on the work of appropriate international fora, and to
specify that the approval of an active substance does not include the nanomaterial form
unless explicitly mentioned. The Commission should regularly review the provisions on
nanomaterials in the light of scientific progress.
(65) It is appropriate to provide for a deferred application of this Regulation so as to facilitate
the smooth transition to the new systems for the approval of active substances and
authorisation of biocidal products.
(66) The Agency should take over the coordination and facilitation tasks for new submissions
for approval of active substances as of the date of applicability of this Regulation.
However, in view of the high number of historical dossiers it is appropriate to allow some
time for the Agency to prepare for the new tasks related to dossiers submitted under
(67) To respect the legitimate expectations of companies with respect to the placing on the
market and use of low-risk biocidal products covered by Directive 98/8/EC, those
companies should be allowed to make such products available on the market if they
comply with the rules on the registration of low-risk biocidal products under that Directive.
However, this Regulation should apply after the expiry of the first registration.
(68) Taking into consideration that some products were not covered by Community legislation
on biocidal products, it is appropriate to provide for transitional periods for active
substances generated in situ and treated articles.
(69) This Regulation should take account, as appropriate, of other work programmes concerned
with the review or authorisation of substances and products, or relevant international
Conventions. In particular, it should contribute to the fulfilment of the Strategic Approach
to International Chemical Management adopted on 6 February 2006 in Dubai.
(70) In order to supplement or amend this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance
with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be
delegated to the Commission in respect of certain non-essential elements of this
Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate
consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission,
when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and
appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to
the Council.
(71) The Commission should adopt immediately applicable delegated acts where, in duly
justified cases relating to the restriction of an active substance in Annex I or to the removal
of an active substance from that Annex, imperative grounds of urgency so require.
(72) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation,
implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be
exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles
concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of
(73) The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts where, in duly
justified cases relating to the approval of an active substance or to the cancelling of an
approval, imperative grounds of urgency so require.
(74) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely, to improve the functioning of the internal
market for biocidal products, whilst ensuring a high level of protection of both human and
animal health and the environment cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States,
and can therefore, by reason of its scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the
Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in
Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of
proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is
necessary in order to achieve that objective,
CHAPTER I
SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1
Purpose and subject matter
-
1.The purpose of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market through
the harmonisation of the rules on the making available on the market and the use of
biocidal products, whilst ensuring a high level of protection of both human and animal
health and the environment. The provisions of this Regulation are underpinned by the
precautionary principle, the aim of which is to safeguard the health of humans, animals and
the environment.
-
2.This Regulation lays down rules for:
(a) the establishment at Union level of a list of active substances which may be used in
biocidal products;
(b) the authorisation of biocidal products;
(c) the mutual recognition of authorisations within the Union;
(d) the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products within one or
more Member States or the Union;
(e) the placing on the market of treated articles.
Article 2
Scope
-
1.This Regulation shall apply to biocidal products and treated articles. A list of the types of
biocidal products covered by this Regulation and their descriptions is set out in Annex V.
-
2.Subject to any explicit provision to the contrary in this Regulation or other Union
legislation, this Regulation shall not apply to biocidal products or treated articles that are
within the scope of the following instruments:
(a) Council Directive 90/167/EEC of 26 March 1990 laying down the conditions
governing the preparation, placing on the market and use of medicated feedingstuffs
in the Community;
(b) Directive 90/385/EEC, Directive 93/42/EEC and Directive 98/79/EC;
(c) Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal
products, Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for
human use and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation
and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing
a European Medicines Agency;
(d) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003;
(e) Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs and Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of
the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific
hygiene rules for food of animal origin;
(f) Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008;
(g) Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring
properties for use in and on foods;
(h) Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed;
(i) Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on
the market;
(j) Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.
Notwithstanding point (i), this Regulation shall apply to biocidal products that are intended
to be used both as biocidal products and plant protection products.
-
3.Subject to any explicit provision to the contrary in this Regulation or other Union
legislation, this Regulation shall be without prejudice to the following instruments:
(a) Council Directive 67/548/EEC 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws,
regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and
labelling of dangerous substances;
(b) Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to
encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work;
(c) Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 on the protection of the health and
safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (fourteenth
individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC);
(d) Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for
human consumption;
(e) Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification,
packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations;
(f) Directive 2000/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 18 September 2000 on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to
biological agents at work;
(g) Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of
(h) Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 29 April 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to
carcinogens or mutagens at work;
(i) Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants;
(j) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
(k) Directive 2006/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 12 December 2006 concerning misleading and comparative advertising;
(l) Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals;
(m) Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
and mixtures;
(n) Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the
sustainable use of pesticides;
(o) Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer;
(p) Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes;
(q) Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions.
-
4.Article 68 shall not apply to the carriage of biocidal products by rail, road, inland
waterway, sea or air.
-
5.This Regulation shall not apply to:
(a) food or feed used as biocidal products;
(b) processing aids that are used as biocidal products.
-
6.Where a manufacturer intends a biocidal product to be used for the purpose of exerting a
controlling effect on any harmful organism present on medical devices and for other
purposes covered by this Regulation, the relevant essential requirements set out in Annex I
to Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC or 98/79/EC shall also be fulfilled with regard to
-
7.Biocidal products which obtained final approval under the International Convention for the
Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments shall be considered as
authorised under Chapter VIII of this Regulation. Articles 46 and 67 shall
apply accordingly.
-
8.Member States may allow for exemptions from this Regulation in specific cases for certain
biocidal products, on their own or in a treated article, where necessary in the interests
of defence.
-
9.The disposal of active substances and biocidal products shall be carried out in accordance
with the Union and national waste legislation in force.
Article 3
Definitions
-
1.For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "biocidal product" means any substance, mixture or article, in the form in which it is
supplied to the user, consisting of, containing or generating one or more active
substances, with the primary intention of destroying, deterring, rendering harmless,
preventing the action of, or otherwise exerting a controlling effect on, any harmful
organism by any means other than mere physical or mechanical action;
(b) "micro-organism" means any microbiological entity, cellular or non-cellular, capable
of replication or of transferring genetic material, including lower fungi, viruses,
bacteria, yeasts, moulds, algae, protozoa and microscopic parasitic helminths;
(c) "active substance" means a substance or a micro-organism that has an action on or
against harmful organisms;
(d) "existing active substance" means a substance which was on the market
on 14 May 2000 as an active substance of a biocidal product for purposes other than
scientific or product and process-orientated research and development;
(e) "new active substance" means a substance which was not on the market
on 14 May 2000 as an active substance of a biocidal product for purposes other than
scientific or product and process-orientated research and development;
(f) "substance of concern" means any substance, other than the active substance, which
has an inherent capacity to cause an adverse effect, immediately or in the more
distant future, on humans, in particular vulnerable groups, animals or the
environment and is present or is produced in a biocidal product in sufficient
concentration to present risks of such an effect.
Such a substance would, unless there are other grounds for concern, normally be:
-
-a substance classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC, and present
in the biocidal product at a concentration leading the product to be regarded as
dangerous within the meaning of Articles 5, 6 and 7 of Directive 1999/45/EC, or
-
-a substance classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, and
present in the biocidal product at a concentration leading the product to be regarded
as hazardous within the meaning of that Regulation;
(g) "harmful organism" means an organism, including pathogenic agents, which has an
unwanted presence or a detrimental effect on humans, their activities or the products
they use or produce, on animals or the environment;
(h) "residue" means a substance present in or on products of plant or animal origin,
water resources, drinking water, food, feed or elsewhere in the environment and
resulting from the use of a biocidal product, including such a substance's metabolites,
breakdown or reaction products;
(i) "making available on the market" means any supply of a biocidal product or of a
treated article for distribution or use in the course of a commercial activity, whether
in return for payment or free of charge;
(j) "placing on the market" means the first making available on the market of a biocidal
product or of a treated article;
(k) "use" means all operations carried out with a biocidal product, including storage,
handling, mixing and application, except any such operation carried out with a view
to exporting the biocidal product or the treated article outside the Union;
(l) "treated article" means any substance, mixture or article which has been treated with,
or intentionally incorporates, one or more biocidal products;
(m) "national authorisation" means an administrative act by which the competent
authority of a Member State authorises the making available on the market and the
use of a biocidal product in its territory or in a part thereof;
(n) "Union authorisation" means an administrative act by which the Commission
authorises the making available on the market and the use of a biocidal product in the
territory of the Union or in a part thereof;
(o) "authorisation" means national authorisation, Union authorisation or authorisation in
(p) "authorisation holder" means the person responsible for the making available on the
market of a biocidal product in a particular Member State or in the Union and
specified in the authorisation. If the person responsible for the placing on the market
of the biocidal product is not established within the Union, the authorisation holder
shall be a person established within the Union that the person responsible for placing
on the market has designated by written mandate as the authorisation holder and who
has accepted that designation in writing;
(q) "product-type" means one of the product-types specified in Annex V;
(r) "single biocidal product" means a biocidal product with no intended variations as to
the percentage of the active or non-active substances it contains;
(s) "biocidal product family" means a group of biocidal products having similar uses, the
active substances of which have the same specifications, and presenting specified
variations in their composition which do not adversely affect the level of risk or
significantly reduce the efficacy of the products;
(t) "letter of access" means an original document, signed by the data owner or its
representative, which states that the data may be used for the benefit of a third party
by competent authorities, the Agency, or the Commission for the purposes of
(u) "food" and "feed" mean food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
and feed as defined in Article 3(4) of that Regulation;
(v) "food contact materials" means any material or article as referred to in Article 1(2) of
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact
with food;
(w) "processing aid" means any substance falling within the definition of point (b) of
Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 or point (h) of Article 2(2) of
(x) "technical equivalence" means similarity, as regards the chemical composition and
hazard profile, of a substance produced either from a source different to the reference
source, or from the reference source but following a change to the manufacturing
process and/or manufacturing location, compared to the substance of the reference
source in respect of which the initial risk assessment was carried out, as established
in Article 53;
(y) "Agency" means the European Chemicals Agency established by Regulation (EC)
(z) "advertisement" means a means of promoting the sale or use of biocidal products by
printed, electronic or other media;
(aa) "nanomaterial" means nanomaterial as defined in Commission
Recommendation 20../.../EC of ... ... ... concerning the definition of nanomaterials;
(ab) "administrative change" means an amendment of an existing authorisation of a
purely administrative nature involving no change to the properties or efficacy of the
biocidal product or biocidal product family;
(ac) "minor change" means an amendment of an existing authorisation that is not of a
purely administrative nature and requires only a limited re-assessment of the
properties or efficacy of the biocidal product or biocidal product family;
(ad) "major change" means an amendment of an existing authorisation which is neither an
administrative change nor a minor change;
(ae) "vulnerable groups" means persons needing specific consideration when assessing
the acute and chronic health effects of biocidal products. These include pregnant and
nursing women, the unborn, infants and children, the elderly and, when subject to
high exposure to biocidal products over the long term, workers and residents;
(af) "small and medium-sized enterprises" or "SMEs" means small and medium-sized
enterprises as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003
concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
-
2.For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions laid down in Article 3 of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall apply for the following terms:
(a) "substance";
(b) "mixture";
(c) "article";
(d) "product and process-orientated research and development";
(e) "scientific research and development".
-
3.The Commission may, at the request of a Member State, decide, by means of
implementing acts, whether a specific product or group of products is a biocidal product or
a treated article or neither. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with
the examination procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
CHAPTER II
APPROVAL OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Article 4
Conditions for approval
-
1.An active substance shall be approved for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at
least one biocidal product containing that active substance may be expected to meet the
criteria laid down in point (b) of Article 18(1) taking into account the factors set out in
Article 18(2) and (5).
-
2.The approval of an active substance shall be restricted to those product-types for which
relevant data have been submitted in accordance with Article 6.
-
3.The approval shall specify the following conditions, as appropriate:
(a) the minimum degree of purity of the active substance;
(b) the nature and maximum content of certain impurities;
(c) the product-type;
(d) manner and area of use including, where relevant, use in treated articles;
(e) designation of categories of users;
(f) where relevant, characterisation of the chemical identity with regard
to stereoisomers;
(g) other particular conditions based on the evaluation of the information related to that
active substance.
-
4.The approval of an active substance shall not cover nanomaterials except where
explicitly mentioned.
Article 5
Exclusion criteria
-
1.Subject to paragraph 2, the following active substances shall not be approved:
(a) active substances which have been classified in accordance with Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 as, or which meet the criteria to be classified as, carcinogen
category 1A or 1B;
(b) active substances which have been classified in accordance with Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 as, or which meet the criteria to be classified as, mutagen category 1A
or 1B;
(c) active substances which have been classified in accordance with Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 as, or which meet the criteria to be classified as, toxic for reproduction
(d) active substances identified in accordance with Articles 57(f) and 59(1) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 as having endocrine disrupting properties;
(e) active substances which fulfil the criteria for being persistent, bio-accumulative and
toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) according to
Annex XIII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
-
2.Without prejudice to Article 4(1), active substances referred to in paragraph 1 of this
Article may be approved if it is shown that at least one of the following conditions is met:
(a) the risk to humans or the environment from exposure to the active substance in a
biocidal product, under realistic worst case conditions of use, is negligible, in
particular where the product is used in closed systems or strictly
controlled conditions;
(b) the active substance is essential to prevent or to control a serious danger to public or
animal health or the environment; or
(c) not approving the active substance would cause disproportionate negative impacts
for society when compared with the risk to human health or the environment arising
from the use of the substance.
When deciding whether an active substance may be approved in accordance with the first
subparagraph, the availability of suitable and sufficient alternative substances or
technologies shall also be taken into account.
-
3.The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
specifying scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine disrupting properties.
Pending the adoption of those criteria, active substances that are classified in accordance
with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as, or meet the criteria to be
classified as, carcinogen category 2 and toxic for reproduction category 2, shall be
considered as having endocrine-disrupting properties.
Substances such as those that are classified in accordance with the provisions of
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as, or that meet the criteria to be classified as, toxic for
reproduction category 2 and that have toxic effects on the endocrine organs, may be
considered as having endocrine-disrupting properties.
Article 6
Data requirements for an application
-
1.An application for approval of an active substance shall contain at least the
following elements:
(a) a dossier for the active substance satisfying the requirements set out in Annex II;
(b) a dossier satisfying the requirements set out in Annex III for at least one
representative biocidal product that contains the active substance; and
(c) if the active substance meets at least one of the exclusion criteria listed in
Article 5(1), evidence that Article 5(2) is applicable.
-
2.Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the applicant need not provide data as part of the dossiers
required under points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 where any of the following applies:
(a) the data are not necessary owing to the exposure associated with the proposed uses;
(b) it is not scientifically necessary to supply the data; or
(c) it is not technically possible to generate the data.
However, sufficient data shall be provided in order to make it possible to determine
whether an active substance meets the criteria referred to in Article 5(1) or 10(1), if
required by the evaluating competent authority under Article 8(2).
-
3.An applicant may propose to adapt the data as part of the dossiers required under points (a)
and (b) of paragraph 1 in accordance with Annex IV. The justification for the proposed
adaptations to the data requirements shall be clearly stated in the application with a
reference to the specific rules in Annex IV.
-
4.In order to establish uniform conditions for the application of point (a) of paragraph 2, the
Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, specify in which circumstances the
exposure associated with the proposed uses would justify adapting the data requirements of
points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance
with the examination procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
Article 7
Submission and validation of applications
-
1.The applicant shall submit an application for approval of an active substance, or for
making subsequent amendments to the conditions of approval of an active substance, to the
Agency, informing it of the name of the competent authority of the Member State that it
proposes should evaluate the application and providing written confirmation that that
competent authority agrees to do so. That competent authority shall be the evaluating
competent authority.
-
2.The Agency shall, after checking that the application has been submitted in the correct
format, notify the evaluating competent authority without delay that the application is
available via the Register for Biocidal Products.
The Agency shall inform the applicant of the fees payable under Article 79(1) and shall
reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees within 30 days. It shall inform the
applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly.
Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79(1), the Agency shall accept the
application and inform the applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly,
indicating the exact date of the acceptance of the application and its unique
identification code.
-
3.Within 30 days of the Agency accepting an application, the evaluating competent authority
shall validate the application if the data required in accordance with points (a) and (b) and,
where relevant, point (c) of Article 6(1), and any justifications for the adaptation of data
requirements, have been submitted.
In the context of the validation referred to in the first subparagraph, the evaluating
competent authority shall not make an assessment of the quality or the adequacy of the
data or justifications submitted.
-
4.Where the evaluating competent authority considers that the application is incomplete, it
shall inform the applicant as to what additional information is required for the validation of
the application and shall set a reasonable time limit for the submission of that information.
That time limit shall not normally exceed 90 days.
The evaluating competent authority shall, within 30 days of receipt of the additional
information, validate the application if it determines that the additional information
submitted is sufficient to comply with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3.
The evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to
submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant and the
Agency accordingly. In such cases, part of the fee paid in accordance with Article 79 shall
be reimbursed.
-
5.On validating an application in accordance with paragraph 3 or 4, the evaluating competent
authority shall without delay inform the applicant, the Agency and other competent
authorities accordingly and indicate the exact date of the validation.
-
6.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 2 of this Article.
Article 8
Evaluation of applications
-
1.The evaluating competent authority shall, within 365 days of the validation of an
application, evaluate it in accordance with Articles 4 and 5, including, where relevant, any
proposal to adapt data requirements submitted in accordance with Article 6(3), and send an
assessment report and the conclusions of its evaluation to the Agency.
Prior to submitting its conclusions to the Agency, the evaluating competent authority shall
give the applicant the opportunity to provide written comments on the assessment report
and on the conclusions of the evaluation within 30 days. The evaluating competent
authority shall take due account of those comments when finalising its evaluation.
-
2.Where it appears that additional information is necessary to carry out the evaluation, the
evaluating competent authority shall ask the applicant to submit such information within a
specified time limit, and shall inform the Agency accordingly. As specified in the second
subparagraph of Article 6(2), the evaluating competent authority may, as appropriate,
require the applicant to provide sufficient data to permit a determination of whether an
active substance meets the criteria referred to in Article 5(1) or 10(1). The 365-day period
referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be suspended from the date of issue of the
request until the date the information is received. The suspension shall not exceed 180 days
in total unless it is justified by the nature of the data requested or by
exceptional circumstances.
-
3.Where the evaluating competent authority considers that there are concerns with regard to
the cumulative effects from the use of biocidal products containing the same active
substance, it shall document its concerns in accordance with the requirements of the
relevant parts of Section II.3 of Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and include
this as part of its conclusions.
-
4.Within 270 days of receipt of the conclusions of the evaluation, the Agency shall prepare
and submit to the Commission an opinion on the approval of the active substance having
regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority.
Article 9
Approval of an active substance
-
1.The Commission shall, on receipt of the opinion of the Agency referred to in Article 8(4),
either:
(a) adopt an implementing Regulation providing that an active substance is approved,
and under which conditions, including the dates of approval and of expiry of the
approval; or
(b) in cases where the requirements of Article 4(1) or, where applicable, Article 5(2), are
not satisfied or where the requisite information and data have not been submitted
within the prescribed period, adopt an implementing decision that an active
substance is not approved.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure
referred to in Article 81(3).
-
2.Approved active substances shall be included in a Union list of authorised active
substances. The Commission shall keep the list up to date and make it electronically
Article 10
Active substances which are candidates for substitution
-
1.An active substance shall be considered a candidate for substitution if any of the following
conditions are met:
(a) it meets at least one of the exclusion criteria listed in Article 5(1) but may be
approved in accordance with Article 5(2);
(b) its acceptable daily intake, acute reference dose or acceptable operator exposure
level, as appropriate, is significantly lower than those of the majority of approved
active substances for the same product-type and use scenario;
(c) it meets two of the criteria to be considered as a persistent, bio-accumulative and
toxic substance as set out in Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
(d) there are reasons for concern linked to the nature of the critical effects which, in
combination with the use patterns, amount to use that could still cause concern, such
as high potential of risk to groundwater, even with very restrictive risk
management measures;
(e) it contains a significant proportion of non-active isomers or impurities.
-
2.When preparing its opinion on the approval or renewal of the approval of an active
substance, the Agency shall examine whether the active substance fulfils any of the criteria
listed in paragraph 1 and address the matter in its opinion.
-
3.Prior to submitting its opinion on the approval or renewal of the approval of an active
substance to the Commission, the Agency shall make publicly available, without prejudice
to Articles 65 and 66, information on potential candidates for substitution during a period
of no more than 60 days, during which time interested third parties may submit relevant
information, including information on available substitutes. The Agency shall take due
account of the information received when finalising its opinion.
-
4.By way of derogation from Articles 4(1) and 12(3), the approval of an active substance that
is considered as a candidate for substitution and each renewal shall be for a period not
exceeding seven years.
-
5.Active substances that are considered as candidates for substitution in accordance with
paragraph 1 shall be identified as such in the relevant Regulation adopted in accordance
Article 11
Technical guidance notes
The Commission shall draw up technical guidance notes to facilitate the implementation of this
Chapter, in particular Articles 5(2) and 10(1).
CHAPTER III
RENEWAL AND REVIEW OF APPROVAL
OF AN ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
Article 12
Conditions for renewal
-
1.The Commission shall renew the approval of an active substance if the active substance
still meets the condition laid down in Article 4(1) and, where relevant, the conditions set
out in Article 5(2).
-
2.In the light of scientific and technical progress, the conditions specified for the active
substance referred to in Article 4(3) shall be reviewed and, where appropriate, amended.
-
3.Unless otherwise specified in the decision to renew the approval of an active substance, the
renewal shall be for fifteen years for all product-types to which the approval applies.
Article 13
Submission and acceptance of applications
-
1.Applicants wishing to seek renewal of the approval of an active substance for one or more
product-types shall submit an application to the Agency at least 550 days before the expiry
of the approval. Where there are different expiry dates for different product-types, the
application shall be submitted at least 550 days before the earliest expiry date.
-
2.When applying for the renewal of the approval of the active substance, the applicant
shall submit:
(a) a list of all relevant data that it has generated since the initial approval or, as
appropriate, since the previous renewal; and
(b) its assessment of whether the conclusions of the initial or previous assessment of the
active substance remain valid and any supporting information.
-
3.The applicant shall also submit the name of the competent authority of the Member State
that it proposes should evaluate the application for renewal and provide written
confirmation that that competent authority agrees to do so. That competent authority shall
be the evaluating competent authority.
The Agency shall, after checking that it has been submitted in the correct format, notify the
evaluating competent authority without delay that the application is available via the
Register for Biocidal Products.
The Agency shall inform the applicant of the fees payable under Article 79(1) and shall
reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees within 30 days. It shall inform the
applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly.
Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79(1), the Agency shall accept the
application and inform the applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly,
indicating the exact date of the acceptance.
-
4.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 3 of this Article.
Article 14
Evaluation of applications for renewal
-
1.On the basis of an assessment of the available information and the need to review the
conclusions of the initial evaluation of the application for approval or, as appropriate, the
previous renewal, the evaluating competent authority shall, within 90 days of the Agency
accepting an application in accordance with Article 13(3), decide whether, in the light of
current scientific knowledge, a full evaluation of the application for renewal is necessary
taking account of all product-types for which renewal is requested.
The evaluating competent authority may at any time require the applicant to submit the
data referred to in Article 13(2)(a).
-
2.Where the evaluating competent authority decides that a full evaluation of the application
is necessary, the evaluation shall be carried out in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of
Article 8.
Where the evaluating competent authority decides that a full evaluation of the application
is not necessary, it shall, within 180 days of the Agency accepting the application in
accordance with Article 13(3), prepare and submit to the Agency a recommendation on the
renewal of the approval of the active substance. It shall provide the applicant with a copy
of its recommendation.
-
3.Within 270 days of receipt of a recommendation from the evaluating competent authority,
if it has carried out a full evaluation of the application, or 90 days otherwise, the Agency
shall prepare and submit to the Commission an opinion on renewal of the approval of the
active substance.
-
4.The Commission shall, on receipt of the opinion of the Agency, adopt:
(a) an implementing Regulation providing that the approval of an active substance is
renewed for one or more product-types, and under which conditions; or
(b) an implementing decision that the approval of an active substance is not renewed.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure
referred to in Article 81(3).
Article 9(2) shall apply.
-
5.Where, for reasons beyond the control of the applicant, the approval of the active substance
is likely to expire before a decision has been taken on its renewal, the Commission shall,
by means of implementing acts, adopt a decision postponing the expiry date of approval
for a period sufficient to enable it to examine the application. Those implementing acts
shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 81(2).
-
6.Where the Commission decides not to renew the approval of an active substance for one or
more product-types it may grant a period of grace for the disposal, making available on the
market and use of existing stocks of biocidal products of the product-type(s) concerned
containing that active substance.
The period of grace shall not exceed 180 days for making available on the market and an
additional maximum of 180 days for disposal and use of existing stocks of biocidal
products of the product-type(s) concerned containing that active substance.
Article 15
Review of approval of an active substance
-
1.The Commission may review the approval of an active substance for one or more product-
types at any time where there are serious indications that the conditions laid down in
Article 4(1) or, where relevant, Article 5(2) are no longer met. The Commission may also
review the approval of an active substance for one or more product-types at the request of a
Member State if there are indications that the use of the active substance in biocidal
products or treated articles raises serious concerns about the safety of such biocidal
products or treated articles.
Where those indications are confirmed the Commission shall adopt an implementing
Regulation amending the conditions of approval of an active substance or cancelling its
approval. That implementing Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the
examination procedure referred to in Article 81(3). Article 9(2) shall apply. The
Commission shall inform the initial applicant(s) for the approval accordingly.
On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency the Commission shall adopt immediately
applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 81(4).
-
2.The Commission may consult the Agency on any questions of a scientific or technical
nature related to the review of approval of an active substance. The Agency shall,
within 270 days of the request, prepare an opinion and submit it to the Commission.
-
3.Where the Commission cancels the approval of an active substance, it may grant a period
of grace for the disposal, making available on the market and use of existing stocks of
biocidal products containing that active substance.
The period of grace shall not exceed 180 days for making available on the market and an
additional maximum of 180 days for disposal and use of existing stocks of biocidal
products containing that active substance.
Article 16
Implementing measures
The Commission may adopt, by means of implementing acts, detailed measures for the
implementation of Articles 12 to 15, further specifying the procedures for the renewal and review of
the approval of an active substance. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with
the examination procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
CHAPTER IV
GENERAL PRINCIPLES CONCERNING
THE AUTHORISATION OF BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS
Article 17
Making available on the market
and use of biocidal products
-
1.Biocidal products shall not be made available on the market or used unless authorised in
accordance with this Regulation.
-
2.Applications for authorisation shall be made by, or on behalf of, the prospective
authorisation holder.
Applications for national authorisation in a Member State shall be submitted to the
competent authority of that Member State ("the receiving competent authority").
Applications for Union authorisation shall be submitted to the Agency.
-
3.An authorisation for a biocidal product may be granted for a single biocidal product or a
-
4.An authorisation shall be granted for a maximum period of 10 years.
-
5.Biocidal products shall be used in compliance with the terms and conditions of the
authorisation stipulated in accordance with Article 21(1) and the labelling and packaging
requirements laid down in Article 68.
Proper use shall involve the rational application of a combination of physical, biological,
chemical or other measures as appropriate, whereby the use of biocidal products is limited
to the minimum necessary and appropriate precautionary steps are taken.
Member States shall take necessary measures to provide the public with appropriate
information about the benefits and risks associated with biocidal products and ways of
minimising their use.
-
6.The authorisation holder shall notify each competent authority that has granted a national
authorisation for a biocidal product family of each product within the biocidal product
family before placing it on the market, except where a particular product is explicitly
identified in the authorisation or the variation in composition concerns only pigments,
perfumes and dyes within the permitted variations. The notification shall indicate the exact
composition, trade name and suffix to the authorisation number. In the case of a Union
authorisation, the authorisation holder shall notify the Agency and the Commission.
Article 18
Conditions for granting an authorisation
-
1.A biocidal product other than those eligible for the simplified authorisation procedure in
accordance with Article 24 shall be authorised provided the following conditions are met:
(a) the active substances are approved for the relevant product-type and any conditions
specified for those active substances are met;
(b) it is established, according to the common principles for the evaluation of dossiers
for biocidal products laid down in Annex VI, that the biocidal product, when used as
authorised and having regard to the factors referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article,
fulfils the following criteria:
(i) the biocidal product is sufficiently effective;
(ii) the biocidal product has no unacceptable effects on the target organisms, in
particular unacceptable resistance or cross-resistance or unnecessary suffering
(iii) the biocidal product has no immediate or delayed unacceptable effects itself, or
as a result of its residues, on human or animal health, including that of
vulnerable groups directly or through drinking water, food, feed, air, or through
other indirect effects;
(iv) the biocidal product has no unacceptable effects itself, or as a result of its
residues, on the environment, having particular regard to the
following considerations:
-
-the fate and distribution of the biocidal product in the environment;
-
-contamination of surface waters (including estuarial and seawater),
groundwater and drinking water, air and soil, taking into account
locations distant from its use following long-range
environmental transportation;
-
-the impact of the biocidal product on non-target organisms;
-
-the impact of the biocidal product on biodiversity and the ecosystem;
(c) the chemical identity, quantity and technical equivalence of active substances in the
biocidal product and, where appropriate, any toxicologically or ecotoxicologically
significant and relevant impurities and non-active substances, and its residues of
toxicological or environmental significance, which result from uses to be authorised,
can be determined according to the relevant requirements in Annexes II and III;
(d) the physical and chemical properties of the biocidal product have been determined
and deemed acceptable for the purposes of the appropriate use and transport of
the product;
(e) where appropriate, maximum residue limits for food and feed have been established
with respect to active substances contained in a biocidal product in accordance with
Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 of 8 February 1993 laying down Community
procedures for contaminants in food, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004,
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed
of plant and animal origin, Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community
procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active
substances in foodstuffs of animal origin and Directive 2002/32/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in
animal feed.
-
2.The evaluation of whether a biocidal product fulfils the criteria set out in point (b) of
paragraph 1 shall take into account the following factors:
(a) realistic worst case conditions under which the biocidal product may be used;
(b) the way in which treated articles treated with the biocidal product or containing the
(c) the consequences of use and disposal of the biocidal product;
(d) cumulative and synergistic effects.
-
3.A biocidal product shall only be authorised for uses for which relevant information has
been submitted in accordance with Article 19.
-
4.A biocidal product shall not be authorised for making available on the market for use by
the general public where:
(a) it fulfils the criteria according to Directive 1999/45/EC for classification as:
-
-toxic or very toxic;
-
-a category 1 or 2 carcinogen;
-
-a category 1 or 2 mutagen; or
-
-toxic for reproduction category 1 or 2;
(b) it fulfils the criteria according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 for classification as:
-
-acute oral toxicity category 1 or 2 or 3;
-
-acute dermal toxicity category 1 or 2 or 3;
-
-acute inhalation toxicity (vapours) category 1 or 2;
-
-a category 1A or 1B carcinogen;
-
-a category 1A or 1B mutagen; or
-
-toxic for reproduction category 1A or 1B;
(c) it fulfils the criteria for being PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII to
(d) it has endocrine-disrupting properties; or
(e) it has developmental neurotoxic or immunotoxic effects.
-
5.Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 4, a biocidal product may be authorised when the
conditions laid down in paragraph 1(b)(iii) and (iv) are not fully met, or may be authorised
for making available on the market for use by the general public when the criteria referred
to in paragraph 4(c) are met, where not authorising the biocidal product would result in
disproportionate negative impacts for society when compared to the risks to human or
animal health or to the environment arising from the use of the biocidal product under the
conditions laid down in the authorisation.
-
6.In the case of a biocidal product family, a reduction in the percentage of one or more active
substances may be allowed, and/or a variation in percentage of one or more non-active
substances, and/or the replacement of one or more non-active substances by other specified
substances presenting the same or lower risk. The classification, hazard and precautionary
statements for each product within the biocidal product family shall be the same (with the
exception of a biocidal product family comprising a concentrate for professional use and
ready-for-use products obtained through dilution of that concentrate).
A biocidal product family shall be authorised only if all the biocidal products within it,
taking into account the permitted variations referred to in the first subparagraph, are
expected to comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 1.
-
7.Where appropriate, the prospective authorisation holder or its representative shall apply for
the establishment of maximum residue limits with respect to active substances contained in
a biocidal product in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 315/93, Regulation (EC)
No 1935/2004, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 and
-
8.Where a biocidal product is intended for direct application to the external parts of the
human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs), or to the teeth
and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, it shall not contain any non-active substance
that may not be included in a cosmetic product pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Article 19
Requirements for applications for authorisation
-
1.The applicant for an authorisation shall submit the following documents together with
the application:
(a) for biocidal products other than biocidal products meeting the conditions laid down
in Article 24:
(i) a dossier or letter of access for the biocidal product satisfying the requirements
-
set out in Annex III;
(ii) a summary of the characteristics of the biocidal product including the
information referred to in points (a), (b) and (e) to (m) of Article 21(2), as
applicable;
(iii) a dossier or a letter of access for the biocidal product satisfying the
requirements set out in Annex II for each active substance in the
(b) for biocidal products that the applicant considers meet the conditions laid down in
Article 24:
(i) a summary of the characteristics of the biocidal product as referred to in
-
point (a)(ii) of this paragraph;
(ii) efficacy data; and
(iii) any other relevant information in support of the conclusion that the biocidal
product meets the conditions laid down in Article 24.
-
2.The receiving competent authority may require that applications for national authorisation
be submitted in one or more of the official languages of the Member State where that
competent authority is situated.
-
3.If the application concerns a biocidal product that is intended by its manufacturer to be
used also for the purposes referred to in Article 2(6), it shall be accompanied by a
declaration of conformity regarding compliance with the relevant essential requirements of
Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC or 98/79/EC.
Article 20
Waiving of data requirements
-
1.By way of derogation from Article 19, the applicant need not provide data required under
that Article where any of the following applies:
(a) the data are not necessary owing to the exposure associated with the proposed uses;
(b) it is not scientifically necessary to supply the data; or
(c) it is not technically possible to generate the data.
-
2.The applicant may propose to adapt the data requirements of Article 19 in accordance with
Annex IV. The justification for the proposed adaptations to the data requirements shall be
clearly stated in the application with reference to the specific rules in Annex IV.
-
3.In order to ensure the harmonised application of paragraph 1(a) of this Article, the
Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
specifying criteria for defining when the exposure associated with the proposed uses would
justify adapting the data requirements of Article 19.
Article 21
Content of authorisation
-
1.An authorisation shall stipulate the terms and conditions relating to the making available
on the market and use of the single biocidal product or the biocidal product family and
include a summary of the biocidal product characteristics.
-
2.Without prejudice to Articles 65 and 66, the summary of the biocidal product
characteristics for a single biocidal product or, in the case of a biocidal product family, the
biocidal products within that biocidal product family, shall include the following
information:
(a) trade name of the biocidal product;
(b) name and address of the authorisation holder;
(c) date of the authorisation and its date of expiry;
(d) authorisation number of the biocidal product, together with, in the case of a biocidal
product family, the suffixes to apply to individual biocidal products within the
(e) qualitative and quantitative composition in terms of the active substances and
non-active substances, knowledge of which is essential for proper use of biocidal
products; and in the case of a biocidal product family, the quantitative composition
shall indicate a minimum and maximum percentage for each active and non-active
substance, where the minimum percentage indicated for certain substances may
be 0 %;
(f) manufacturers of the biocidal product (names and addresses including location of
manufacturing sites);
(g) manufacturers of the active substances (names and addresses including location of
manufacturing sites);
(h) type of formulation of the biocidal product;
(i) hazard and precautionary statements;
(j) product-type and, where relevant, an exact description of the authorised use;
(k) target harmful organisms;
(l) application doses and instructions for use;
(n) particulars of likely direct or indirect adverse effects and first aid instructions and
emergency measures to protect the environment;
(o) instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging;
(p) conditions of storage and shelf-life of the biocidal product under normal conditions
of storage;
(q) in the case of a biocidal product that is intended by its manufacturer to be used also
for the purposes referred to in Article 2(6), any specific use conditions and a
statement that the biocidal product is in conformity with the relevant essential
requirements of Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC or 98/79/EC;
(r) where relevant, other information about the biocidal product.
Article 22
Comparative assessment of biocidal products
-
1.The receiving competent authority or, in the case of an evaluation of an application for a
Union authorisation, the evaluating competent authority, shall perform a comparative
assessment as part of the evaluation of an application for authorisation or for renewal of
authorisation of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for
substitution in accordance with Article 10(1).
-
2.The results of the comparative assessment shall be forwarded, without delay, to the
competent authorities of other Member States and the Agency and, in the case of
evaluation of an application for a Union authorisation, also to the Commission.
-
3.The receiving competent authority or, in the case of a decision on an application for a
Union authorisation, the Commission shall prohibit or restrict the making available on the
market or the use of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate
for substitution where the comparative assessment in accordance with Annex VI
("comparative assessment") demonstrates that both of the following criteria are met:
(a) for the uses specified in the application, another authorised biocidal product or a
non-chemical control or prevention method already exists which presents a
significantly lower overall risk for human and animal health and the environment, is
sufficiently effective and presents no other significant economic or
practical disadvantages;
(b) the chemical diversity of the active substances is adequate to minimise the
occurrence of resistance in the target harmful organism.
-
4.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a biocidal product containing an active substance
that is a candidate for substitution may be authorised for a period of up to four years
without comparative assessment in exceptional cases where it is necessary to acquire
experience first through using that product in practice.
-
5.Where the comparative assessment involves a question which, by reason of its scale or
consequences, would be better addressed at Union level, in particular where it is relevant to
two or more competent authorities, the receiving competent authority may refer the
question to the Commission for a decision. The Commission shall adopt that decision by
means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in
Article 81(3).
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
specifying when comparative assessments involve questions better addressed at Union
level and the procedures for such comparative assessments.
-
6.Notwithstanding Article 17(4), and without prejudice to paragraph 4 of this Article, an
authorisation for a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for
substitution shall be granted for a period not exceeding five years and renewed for a period
not exceeding five years.
-
7.Where it is decided not to authorise or to restrict the use of a biocidal product pursuant to
paragraph 3, that cancellation or amendment of the authorisation shall take effect five years
after that decision. However, where the approval of the active substance which is a
candidate for substitution expires on an earlier date, the cancellation of the authorisation
shall take effect on that earlier date.
Article 23
Technical guidance notes
The Commission shall draw up technical guidance notes to facilitate the implementation of this
Chapter and, in particular, Articles 21(2) and 22(3).
CHAPTER V
SIMPLIFIED AUTHORISATION PROCEDURE
Article 24
Eligibility for the simplified authorisation procedure
For eligible biocidal products, an application for authorisation may be made under a simplified
authorisation procedure. A biocidal product shall be eligible if all the following conditions are met:
(a) all the active substances contained in the biocidal product appear in Annex I and satisfy
-
any restriction specified in that Annex;
(b) the biocidal product does not contain any substance of concern;
(c) the biocidal product is sufficiently effective; and
(d) the handling of the biocidal product and its intended use do not require personal
Article 25
Applicable procedure
-
1.Applicants seeking the authorisation of a biocidal product meeting the conditions of
Article 24 shall submit an application to the Agency, informing it of the name of the
competent authority of the Member State that it proposes should evaluate the application
and providing written confirmation that that competent authority agrees to do so. That
competent authority shall be the evaluating competent authority.
-
2.The Agency shall, after checking that it has been submitted in the correct format, notify the
evaluating competent authority without delay that the application is available via the
Register for Biocidal Products.
The evaluating competent authority shall inform the applicant of the fees payable under
Article 79 and shall reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees
within 30 days. It shall inform the applicant accordingly.
Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79, the evaluating competent authority shall
accept the application and inform the applicant accordingly.
-
3.Within 90 days of accepting an application, the evaluating competent authority shall
authorise the biocidal product if satisfied that the product meets the conditions laid down in
-
4.Where the evaluating competent authority considers that the application is incomplete, it
shall inform the applicant as to what additional information is required and shall set a
reasonable time limit for the submission of that information. That time limit shall not
normally exceed 90 days.
The evaluating competent authority shall, within 90 days of receipt of the additional
information, authorise the biocidal product if satisfied, on the basis of the additional
information submitted, that the product meets the conditions laid down in Article 24.
The evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to
submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant
accordingly. In such cases, part of the fee paid in accordance with Article 79 shall
be reimbursed.
-
5.On authorising the biocidal product in accordance with paragraph 3 or 4, the evaluating
competent authority shall without delay inform the applicant, the Agency and other
competent authorities accordingly via the Register for Biocidal Products indicating the
exact date of the authorisation.
-
6.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 2 of this Article.
Article 26
Making available on the market of biocidal products
authorised in accordance with the simplified authorisation procedure
-
1.A biocidal product authorised in accordance with Article 25 may be made available on the
market in all Member States without the need for mutual recognition. However, the
authorisation holder shall notify each Member State before placing the biocidal product on
the market within the territory of that Member State and shall use the official language or
languages of that Member State in the product's labelling, unless that Member State
provides otherwise.
-
2.Where a Member State other than that of the evaluating competent authority considers that
a biocidal product authorised in accordance with Article 25 has not been notified or
labelled in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article or does not meet the requirements
of Article 24, it may refer that matter to the coordination group established in accordance
with Article 34(1). Article 34(3) and Article 35 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Where a Member State has valid reasons to consider that a biocidal product authorised in
accordance with Article 25 does not meet the criteria laid down in Article 24 and a
decision pursuant to Articles 34 and 35 has not yet been taken, that Member State may
provisionally restrict or prohibit the use or sale of that product on its territory.
Article 27
Amendment of Annex I
-
1.The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
amending Annex I, after receiving the opinion of the Agency, in order to include active
substances provided that there is evidence that they do not give rise to concern according
to paragraph 2.
-
2.Active substances give rise to concern where:
(a) they fulfil the criteria for classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
as:
-
-explosive/highly flammable;
-
-organic peroxide;
-
-acutely toxic of category 1, 2 or 3;
-
-corrosive of category IA, IB or IC;
-
-respiratory sensitizer;
-
-skin sensitizer;
-
-germ cell mutagen of category 1 or 2;
-
-human reproductive toxicant of category 1 or 2 or with effects on or
via lactation;
-
-specific target organ toxicant by single or repeated exposure; or
-
-toxic to aquatic life of acute category 1;
(b) they fulfil any of the substitution criteria set out in Article 10(1); or
(c) they have neurotoxic or immunotoxic properties.
Active substances also give rise to concern, even if none of the specific criteria in
points (a) to (c) are met, where a level of concern equivalent to that arising from points (a)
to (c) can be reasonably demonstrated based on reliable information.
-
3.The Commission shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with
Article 82 amending Annex I, after receiving the opinion of the Agency, in order to restrict
or to remove the entry for an active substance if there is evidence that biocidal products
containing that substance do not, in certain circumstances, satisfy the conditions set out in
paragraph 1 of this Article or in Article 24. Where imperative grounds of urgency so
require, the procedure provided for in Article 83 shall apply to delegated acts adopted
-
4.The Commission shall apply paragraph 1 or 2 at its own initiative or at the request of an
economic operator or a Member State providing the necessary evidence as referred to in
those paragraphs.
Whenever the Commission amends Annex I it shall adopt a separate delegated act in
respect of each substance.
CHAPTER VI
NATIONAL AUTHORISATIONS
OF BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS
Article 28
Submission and validation of applications
-
1.Applicants wishing to apply for a national authorisation in accordance with Article 17 shall
submit an application to the receiving competent authority. The receiving competent
authority shall inform the applicant of the fees payable under Article 79, and shall reject
the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees within 30 days. It shall inform the
applicant accordingly. Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79, the receiving
competent authority shall accept the application and inform the applicant indicating the
-
2.Within 30 days of acceptance, the receiving competent authority shall validate the
application if it complies with the following requirements:
(a) the relevant information referred to in Article 19 has been submitted; and
(b) the applicant states that it has not applied to any other competent authority for a
national authorisation for the same biocidal product for the same use(s).
In the context of the validation referred to in the first subparagraph, the receiving
competent authority shall not make an assessment of the quality or the adequacy of the
data or justifications submitted.
-
3.Where the receiving competent authority considers that the application is incomplete, it
shall inform the applicant as to what additional information is required for the validation of
the application and shall set a reasonable time limit for the submission of that information.
That time limit shall not normally exceed 90 days.
The receiving competent authority shall, within 30 days of receipt of the additional
information, validate the application if it determines that the additional information
submitted is sufficient to comply with the requirements laid down in paragraph 1.
The receiving competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to
submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the
-
4.Where the Register for Biocidal Products shows that a competent authority other than the
receiving competent authority is examining an application relating to the same biocidal
product or has already authorised the same biocidal product, the receiving competent
authority shall decline to evaluate the application. In that event, the receiving competent
authority shall inform the applicant of the possibility of seeking mutual recognition in
accordance with Article 32 or 33.
-
5.If paragraph 3 does not apply and the receiving competent authority considers that the
application is complete, it shall validate the application and without delay inform the
applicant accordingly and indicate the date of the validation.
Article 29
Evaluation of applications
-
1.The receiving competent authority shall, within 365 days of the validation of an application
in accordance with Article 28, decide whether to grant an authorisation in accordance with
Article 18. It shall take into account the results of the comparative assessment carried out
in accordance with Article 22, if applicable.
-
2.Where it appears that additional information is necessary to carry out the evaluation, the
receiving competent authority shall ask the applicant to submit such information within a
specified time limit. The 365-day period referred to in paragraph 1 shall be suspended from
the date of issue of the request until the date the information is received. The suspension
shall not exceed 180 days in total unless it is justified by the nature of the data requested or
by exceptional circumstances.
The receiving competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to
submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the
applicant accordingly.
-
3.Within the 365-day period referred to in paragraph 1, the receiving competent
authority shall:
(a) draft a report summarising the conclusions of its assessment and the reasons for
authorising the biocidal product or for refusing to grant an authorisation (the
"assessment report");
(b) send an electronic copy of the draft assessment report to the applicant and provide it
with the opportunity to submit comments within 30 days; and
(c) take due account of those comments when finalising its assessment.
-
4.Where the receiving competent authority decides to grant an authorisation it shall enter the
following information in the Register for Biocidal Products:
(a) the summary of biocidal product characteristics referred to in Article 21(2);
(b) the final assessment report;
(c) any terms or conditions imposed on the making available on the market or use of the
biocidal product.
Where the receiving competent authority decides not to grant an authorisation it shall enter
the final assessment report in the Register for Biocidal Products.
In either case, it shall notify the applicant of its decision together with an electronic copy
of the final assessment report.
Article 30
Renewal of a national authorisation
-
1.An application by or on behalf of an authorisation holder wishing to seek the renewal of a
national authorisation for one or more product-types shall be submitted to the receiving
competent authority at least 550 days before the expiry date of the authorisation. Where
renewal is sought for more than one product-type, the application shall be submitted at
least 550 days before the earliest expiry date.
-
2.The receiving competent authority shall renew the national authorisation, provided that the
conditions set out in Article 18 are still satisfied. It shall take into account the results of the
comparative assessment carried out in accordance with Article 22, if applicable.
-
3.When applying for renewal, the applicant shall submit:
(a) a list of all relevant data that it has generated since the initial authorisation or, as
appropriate, previous renewal; and
(b) its assessment of whether the conclusions of the initial or previous assessment of the
biocidal product remain valid and any supporting information.
-
4.The receiving competent authority shall inform the applicant of the fees payable under
Article 79 and shall reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees
within 30 days. It shall inform the applicant accordingly.
Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79, the receiving competent authority shall
accept the application and inform the applicant accordingly, indicating the date of
the acceptance.
-
5.On the basis of an assessment of the available information and the need to review the
conclusions of the initial evaluation of the application for authorisation or, as appropriate,
the previous renewal, the receiving competent authority shall, within 90 days of accepting
an application in accordance with paragraph 4, decide whether, in the light of current
scientific knowledge, a full evaluation of the application for renewal is necessary taking
account of all product types for which renewal is requested.
The receiving competent authority may at any time require the applicant to submit the data
from the list referred to in point (a) of paragraph 3.
-
6.Where the receiving competent authority decides that a full evaluation of the application is
necessary, it shall decide on the renewal of the authorisation after carrying out an
evaluation of the application in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 29.
Where the receiving competent authority decides that a full evaluation of the application is
not necessary, it shall decide on the renewal of the authorisation within 180 days of
accepting the application in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Article.
-
7.Where, for reasons beyond the control of the holder of a national authorisation, no decision
is taken on the renewal of that authorisation before its expiry, the receiving competent
authority shall grant a renewal for the period necessary to complete the evaluation.
-
8.As soon as the receiving competent authority has taken a decision on whether to grant a
renewal of a national authorisation, it shall update the information referred to in
Article 29(4) in the Register for Biocidal Products. It shall notify the applicant of its
decision together with an electronic copy of the final assessment report.
CHAPTER VII
MUTUAL RECOGNITION PROCEDURES
Article 31
Authorisation through mutual recognition
-
1.Applications for mutual recognition of a national authorisation shall be made in accordance
with the procedures set out in Article 32 (mutual recognition in sequence) or Article 33
(mutual recognition in parallel).
-
2.Without prejudice to Article 36, all Member States receiving applications for mutual
recognition of a national authorisation for a biocidal product shall, in accordance with and
subject to the procedures set out in this Chapter, authorise the biocidal product under the
same terms and conditions.
Article 32
Mutual recognition in sequence
-
1.Applicants wishing to seek the mutual recognition in sequence in one or more
Member States ("the Member States concerned") of the national authorisation of a biocidal
product already granted in another Member State in accordance with Article 17 ("the
reference Member State") shall submit an application to each of the competent authorities
of the Member States concerned containing, in each case:
(a) a translation of the national authorisation granted by the reference Member State,
into such official languages of the Member State concerned as it may require; and
(b) a summary in electronic form of the dossier satisfying the requirements set out in
Annex III or, at the request of the competent authority of the Member State
concerned, the actual information submitted to the competent authority of the
reference Member State in accordance with Article 19.
The competent authorities of the Member States concerned shall inform the applicant of
the fees payable under Article 79 and shall reject the application if the applicant fails to
pay the fees within 30 days. They shall inform the applicant and the other competent
authorities accordingly. Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79, the competent
authority of the Member States concerned shall accept the application and inform the
applicant indicating the date of acceptance.
-
2.Within 30 days of acceptance referred to in paragraph 1, the Member States concerned
shall validate the application and inform the applicant accordingly, indicating the date of
the validation.
Within 90 days of validating the application, and subject to Articles 34, 35 and 36, the
Member States concerned shall agree on the summary of biocidal product characteristics
and shall record their agreement in the Register for Biocidal Products.
-
3.The procedure shall be closed after all the Member States concerned have agreed on the
summary of biocidal product characteristics and recorded their agreement in the Register
for Biocidal Products.
-
4.Within 30 days of closure of the procedure, each of the Member States concerned shall
authorise the biocidal product in conformity with the agreed summary of biocidal
Article 33
Mutual recognition in parallel
-
1.Applicants wishing to seek the mutual recognition in parallel of a biocidal product which
has not yet been authorised in accordance with Article 17 in any Member State shall
submit to the competent authority of the Member State of its choice ("the reference
Member State") an application containing:
(a) the information referred to in Article 19;
(b) a list of all other Member States where a national authorisation is sought ("the
Member States concerned").
The reference Member State shall be responsible for the evaluation of the application.
-
2.The applicant shall, at the same time as submitting the application to the reference
Member State in accordance with paragraph 1, submit to the competent authorities of each
of the Member States concerned an application for mutual recognition of the authorisation
for which it has applied to the reference Member State. This application shall contain:
(a) a summary in electronic form of the dossier as required in Annex III or, at the request
of any of the competent authorities of the Member States concerned, the actual
information submitted to the competent authority of the reference Member State in
(b) the names of the reference Member State and of the Member States concerned;
(c) the summary of biocidal product characteristics referred to in Article 19(1)(a)(ii) in
such official languages of the Member States concerned as they may require.
-
3.The competent authorities of the reference Member State and of the Member States
concerned shall inform the applicant of the fees payable in accordance with Article 79 and
shall reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees within 30 days. They shall
inform the applicant and the other competent authorities accordingly. Upon receipt of the
fees payable under Article 79, the competent authorities of the reference Member State and
of the Member States concerned shall accept the application and inform the applicant
accordingly indicating the date of acceptance.
-
4.The reference Member State shall validate the application in accordance with Article 28(2)
and (3) and inform the applicant and the Member States concerned accordingly.
Within 365 days of validating an application, the reference Member State shall evaluate the
application and draft an assessment report in accordance with Article 29(3) and shall send
its assessment report and the summary of biocidal product characteristics to the
Member States concerned and to the applicant.
-
5.Within 90 days of receipt of the documents referred to in paragraph 4, and subject to
Articles 34, 35 and 36, the Member States concerned shall agree on the summary of
biocidal product characteristics, and shall record their agreement in the Register for
Biocidal Products. The reference Member State shall enter the agreed summary of biocidal
product characteristics and the final assessment report in the Register for Biocidal
Products, together with any agreed terms or conditions imposed on the making available on
the market or use of the biocidal product.
-
6.The procedure shall be closed after all the Member States concerned have agreed the
summary of biocidal product characteristics and recorded their agreement in the Register
for Biocidal Products.
-
7.Within 30 days of closure of the procedure, the reference Member State and each of the
Member States concerned shall authorise the biocidal product in conformity with the
agreed summary of biocidal product characteristics.
Article 34
Referral of objections to the coordination group
-
1.A coordination group shall be set up to examine any question, other than matters referred
to in Article 36, relating to whether a biocidal product for which an application for mutual
recognition has been made in accordance with Article 32 or Article 33 meets the conditions
for granting an authorisation laid down in Article 18.
All Member States and the Commission shall be entitled to participate in the work of the
coordination group. The Agency shall provide the secretariat of the coordination group.
The coordination group shall establish its rules of procedure.
-
2.If, within the 90-day period laid down in Articles 32(2) and 33(5), any of the
Member States concerned considers that a biocidal product authorised by the reference
Member State does not meet the conditions laid down in Article 18, it shall send a detailed
explanation of the points of disagreement and the reasons for its position to the reference
Member State, the other Member States concerned, the applicant, and, where applicable, to
the authorisation holder. The points of disagreement shall be referred without delay to the
coordination group.
-
3.Within the coordination group, all Member States referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article
shall use their best endeavours to reach agreement on the action to be taken. They shall
allow the applicant the opportunity to make its point of view known. Where they reach
agreement within 60 days of the referral of the points of disagreement referred to in
paragraph 2 of this Article, the reference Member State shall record the agreement in the
Register for Biocidal Products. The procedure shall then be considered to be closed and the
reference Member State and each of the Member States concerned shall authorise the
biocidal product in accordance with Article 32(4) or 33(7) as appropriate.
Article 35
Referral of unresolved objections to the Commission
-
1.If the Member States referred to in Article 34(2) fail to reach agreement within the 60-day
period laid down in Article 34(3), the reference Member State shall immediately inform
the Commission, and provide it with a detailed statement of the matters on which
Member States have been unable to reach agreement and the reasons for their
disagreement. A copy of that statement shall be forwarded to the Member States
concerned, the applicant and, where applicable, the authorisation holder.
-
2.The Commission may ask the Agency for an opinion on scientific or technical questions
raised by Member States. Where the Commission does not ask the Agency for an opinion it
shall provide the applicant and, where applicable, the authorisation holder with the
opportunity to provide written comments within 30 days.
-
3.The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, a decision on the matter
referred to it. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the
examination procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
-
4.The decision referred to in paragraph 3 shall be addressed to all Member States and
reported for information to the applicant and, where applicable, the authorisation holder.
The Member States concerned and the reference Member State shall, within 30 days of
notification of the decision, either grant, refuse to grant or revoke the authorisation, or vary
its terms and conditions as necessary to comply with the decision.
Article 36
Derogations from mutual recognition
-
1.By way of derogation from Article 31(2), any of the Member States concerned may
propose to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the
authorisation to be granted, provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of:
(a) the protection of the environment;
(b) public policy or public security;
(c) the protection of health and life of humans, animals or plants;
(d) the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological
value; or
(e) the target organisms not being present in harmful quantities.
Any of the Member States concerned may, in particular, propose in accordance with the
first subparagraph to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions
of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to
which Article 5(2) or 10(1) applies.
-
2.The Member State concerned shall communicate to the applicant a detailed statement of
the grounds for seeking a derogation pursuant to paragraph 1 and shall seek to reach an
agreement with the applicant on the proposed derogation.
If the Member State concerned is unable to reach agreement with the applicant or receives
no reply from the applicant within 60 days of that communication it shall inform the
Commission. In that case, the Commission:
(a) may ask the Agency for an opinion on scientific or technical questions raised by the
applicant or the Member State concerned;
(b) shall adopt a decision on the derogation in accordance with the examination
procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
The Commission's decision shall be addressed to the Member State concerned and the
Commission shall inform the applicant thereof.
The Member State concerned shall take necessary measures to comply with the
Commission's decision within 30 days of its notification.
-
3.By way of derogation from Article 31(2), a Member State may refuse to grant
authorisations for product-types 15, 17 and 20 on grounds of animal welfare.
Member States shall without delay inform other Member States and the Commission of
any decision taken in this respect and its justification.
Article 37
Opinion of the Agency
-
1.If so requested by the Commission pursuant to Article 35(2) or 36(2), the Agency shall
issue an opinion within 120 days from the date on which the matter in question was
referred to it.
-
2.Before issuing its opinion, the Agency shall provide the applicant and, where applicable,
the authorisation holder with an opportunity to provide written comments within a
specified time limit not exceeding 30 days.
The Agency may suspend the time limit referred to in paragraph 1 to allow the applicant or
the authorisation holder to prepare the explanations.
Article 38
Application for mutual recognition by official or scientific bodies
-
1.Where no application for a national authorisation has been submitted in a Member State for
a biocidal product that is already authorised in another Member State, official or scientific
bodies involved in pest control activities or the protection of public health may apply,
under the mutual recognition procedure provided for in Article 32 and with the consent of
the authorisation holder in that other Member State, for a national authorisation for the
same biocidal product, with the same use and the same conditions for use as in that
The applicant shall demonstrate that the use of such a biocidal product is of general interest
for that Member State.
The application shall be accompanied by the fees payable under Article 79.
-
2.Where the competent authority of the Member State concerned considers that the biocidal
product fulfils the conditions referred to in Article 18 and the conditions under this Article
are met, the competent authority shall authorise the making available on the market and
use of the biocidal product. In that case, the body that made the application shall have the
same rights and obligations as other authorisation holders.
Article 39
Detailed rules and technical guidance notes
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
specifying detailed rules for the renewal of authorisations subject to mutual recognition.
The Commission shall also draw up technical guidance notes to facilitate the implementation of this
Chapter and, in particular, Articles 36 and 38.
CHAPTER VIII
UNION AUTHORISATIONS OF
BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS
S
ECTION
1
G
RANTING OF
U
NION AUTHORISATIONS
Article 40
Union authorisation
A Union authorisation issued by the Commission in accordance with this Section shall be valid
throughout the Union unless otherwise specified. It shall confer the same rights and obligations in
each Member State as a national authorisation. For those categories of biocidal products referred to
in Article 41(1), the applicant may apply for Union authorisation as an alternative to applying for a
national authorisation and mutual recognition.
Article 41
Biocidal products for which Union authorisation may be granted
-
1.Applicants may apply for Union authorisation for biocidal products which have similar
conditions of use across the Union and which fall within the following categories of
biocidal products:
(a) biocidal products of product-types 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 22; and
(b) with effect from 1 January 2020, all other biocidal products except for those of
product-types 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21.
-
2.The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the
application of this Article by 31 December 2017. It shall, if appropriate, accompany its
report with relevant proposals for adoption in accordance with the ordinary
legislative procedure.
Article 42
Submission and validation of applications
-
1.Applicants wishing to apply for Union authorisation in accordance with Article 41(1) shall
submit an application to the Agency, including a confirmation that the biocidal product
would have similar conditions of use across the Union, informing the Agency of the name
of the competent authority of the Member State that they propose should evaluate the
application and providing written confirmation that that competent authority agrees to do
so. That competent authority shall be the evaluating competent authority.
-
2.The Agency shall, after checking that the application has been submitted in the correct
format, notify the evaluating competent authority without delay that the application is
available via the Register for Biocidal Products.
The Agency shall inform the applicant of the fees payable under Article 79(1), and shall
reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees within 30 days. It shall inform the
applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly.
Upon receipt of the fees payable under Article 79(1), the Agency shall accept the
application and inform the applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly.
-
3.Within 30 days of the Agency accepting an application, the evaluating competent authority
shall validate the application if the relevant information referred to in Article 19 has
been submitted.
In the context of the validation referred to in the first subparagraph, the evaluating
competent authority shall not make an assessment of the quality or the adequacy of the
data or justifications submitted.
-
4.Where the evaluating competent authority considers that the application is incomplete, it
shall inform the applicant what additional information is required for the evaluation of the
application and shall set a reasonable time limit for the submission of that information.
That time limit shall not normally exceed 90 days.
The evaluating competent authority shall, within 30 days of receipt of the additional
information, validate the application if it determines that the additional information
submitted is sufficient to comply with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3.
The evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to
submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant
accordingly. In such cases, part of the fee paid in accordance with Article 79 shall
be reimbursed.
-
5.On validating the application in accordance with paragraph 3 or 4, the evaluating
competent authority shall, without delay, inform the applicant, the Agency and other
competent authorities accordingly and indicate the exact date of the validation.
-
6.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 2 of this Article.
Article 43
Evaluation of applications
-
1.The evaluating competent authority shall, within 365 days of the validation of an
application, evaluate it in accordance with Article 18, including, where relevant, any
proposal to adapt data requirements submitted in accordance with Article 20(2), and send
an assessment report and the conclusions of its evaluation to the Agency.
Prior to submitting its conclusions to the Agency, the evaluating competent authority shall
provide the applicant with the opportunity to provide written comments on the conclusions
of the evaluation within 30 days. The evaluating competent authority shall take due
account of those comments when finalising its evaluation.
-
2.Where it appears that additional information is necessary to carry out the evaluation, the
evaluating competent authority shall ask the applicant to submit such information within a
specified time limit, and shall inform the Agency accordingly. The 365-day period referred
to in paragraph 1 shall be suspended from the date of issue of the request until the date the
information is received. However, the suspension shall not exceed 180 days in total other
than in exceptional cases and where justified by the nature of the data requested.
-
3.Within 180 days of receipt of the conclusions of the evaluation, the Agency shall prepare
and submit to the Commission an opinion on the authorisation of the biocidal product.
If the Agency recommends the authorisation of the biocidal product, the opinion shall
contain at least the following elements:
(a) a statement on whether the conditions laid down in Article 18(1) are fulfilled, and a
-
draft summary of biocidal product characteristics, as referred to in Article 21(2);
(b) where relevant, details of any terms or conditions which should be imposed on the
making available on the market or use of the biocidal product;
(c) the final assessment report on the biocidal product.
-
4.On receipt of the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall adopt, by means of
implementing acts, a decision on the Union authorisation of the biocidal product. Those
implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred
to in Article 81(3). As soon as the Commission has taken a decision to grant a Union
authorisation, it shall enter the information referred to in Article 29(4) in the Register for
Biocidal Products.
The Commission may, at the request of a Member State, decide to adjust certain conditions
of a Union authorisation specifically for the territory of that Member State or decide that a
Union authorisation shall not apply in the territory of that Member State, provided that
such a request can be justified on one or more of the grounds referred to in Article 36(1).
S
ECTION
2
R
ENEWAL OF
U
NION AUTHORISATIONS
Article 44
Submission and acceptance of applications
-
1.An application by or on behalf of an authorisation holder wishing to seek the renewal of a
Union authorisation shall be submitted to the Agency at least 550 days before the expiry
date of the authorisation.
The application shall be accompanied by the fees payable under Article 79(1).
-
2.When applying for renewal, the applicant shall submit:
(a) a list of all relevant data that it has generated since the initial authorisation or, as
appropriate, previous renewal; and
(b) its assessment of whether the conclusions of the initial or previous assessment of the
biocidal product remain valid and any supporting information.
-
3.The applicant shall also submit the name of the competent authority of the Member State
that it proposes should evaluate the application for renewal and provide written
confirmation that that competent authority agrees to do so. That competent authority shall
be the evaluating competent authority.
The Agency shall, after checking that the application has been submitted in the correct
format, notify the evaluating competent authority without delay that the application is
available via the Register for Biocidal Products.
The Agency shall inform the applicant of the fees payable to it under Article 79(1) and
shall reject the application if the applicant fails to pay the fees within 30 days. It shall
inform the applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly.
Upon receipt of the fees payable to it under Article 79(1), the Agency shall accept the
application and inform the applicant and the evaluating competent authority accordingly.
-
4.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 3 of this Article.
Article 45
Evaluation of applications for renewal
-
1.On the basis of an assessment of the available information and the need to review the
conclusions of the initial evaluation of the application for Union authorisation or, as
appropriate, the previous renewal, the evaluating competent authority shall, within 30 days
of the Agency accepting the application in accordance with Article 44(3), decide whether,
in the light of current scientific knowledge, a full evaluation of the application for renewal
is necessary.
The evaluating competent authority may at any time require the applicant to submit the
data from the list referred to in Article 44(2)(a).
-
2.Where the evaluating competent authority decides that a full evaluation of the application
is necessary, the evaluation shall be carried out in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of
Article 43.
Where the evaluating competent authority decides that a full evaluation of the application
is not necessary, it shall, within 180 days of the Agency accepting the application, prepare
and submit to the Agency a recommendation on the renewal of the authorisation. It shall
provide the applicant with a copy of its recommendation.
-
3.Within 180 days of receipt of a recommendation from the evaluating competent authority,
the Agency shall prepare and submit to the Commission an opinion on the renewal of the
Union authorisation.
-
4.On receipt of the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall adopt a decision to renew,
or to refuse to renew, the Union authorisation in accordance with the examination
procedure referred to in Article 81(3). As soon as the Commission has taken a decision, it
shall update the information referred to in Article 29(4) in the Register for
Biocidal Products.
The Commission shall renew a Union authorisation, provided that the conditions set out in
Article 18 are still satisfied.
-
5.Where, for reasons beyond the control of the holder of the Union authorisation, no decision
is taken on the renewal of the authorisation before its expiry, the Commission shall grant
the renewal of the Union authorisation for the period necessary to complete the evaluation
by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance
with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 81(2).
CHAPTER IX
CANCELLATION, REVIEW
AND AMENDMENT OF AUTHORISATIONS
Article 46
Obligation for notification of unexpected or adverse effects
-
1.On becoming aware of information concerning the authorised biocidal product, or the
active substance(s) it contains, which may affect the authorisation, the holder of an
authorisation shall without delay notify the competent authority that granted the national
authorisation and the Agency or, in the case of a Union authorisation, the Commission and
the Agency. In particular, the following shall be notified:
(a) new data or information on the adverse effects of the active substance or biocidal
product for humans, in particular vulnerable groups, or the environment;
(b) any data indicating the potential of the active substance for the development
of resistance;
(c) new data or information indicating that the biocidal product is not
-
2.The competent authority that granted the national authorisation or, in the case of a Union
authorisation, the Agency, shall examine whether the authorisation needs to be amended or
cancelled in accordance with Article 47.
-
3.The competent authority that granted the national authorisation or, in the case of a Union
authorisation, the Agency, shall without delay notify competent authorities of other
Member States and, where appropriate, the Commission of any such data or information
it receives.
Competent authorities of Member States that have issued national authorisations for the
same biocidal product under the mutual recognition procedure shall examine whether the
authorisation needs to be amended or cancelled in accordance with Article 47.
Article 47
Cancellation or amendment of an authorisation
-
1.Without prejudice to Article 22, the competent authority of a Member State or, in the case
of a Union authorisation, the Commission, shall at any time cancel or amend an
authorisation it has granted where it considers that:
(a) the conditions referred to in Article 18 are not satisfied;
(b) the authorisation was granted on the basis of false or misleading information; or
(c) the authorisation holder has failed to comply with its obligations under the
authorisation or this Regulation.
-
2.Where the competent authority or, in the case of a Union authorisation, the Commission,
intends to cancel or amend an authorisation, it shall inform the authorisation holder thereof
and give it the opportunity to submit comments or additional information within a
specified time limit. The evaluating competent authority or, in the case of a Union
authorisation, the Commission, shall take due account of those comments when finalising
its decision.
-
3.Where the competent authority or, in the case of a Union authorisation, the Commission,
cancels or amends an authorisation in accordance with paragraph 1, it shall without delay
notify the authorisation holder, the competent authorities of other Member States and,
where relevant, the Commission.
Competent authorities that have issued authorisations under the mutual recognition
procedure for biocidal products for which the authorisation has been cancelled or amended
shall, within 120 days of the notification, cancel or amend the authorisations and shall
notify the Commission accordingly.
In the case of disagreement between competent authorities of certain Member States
concerning national authorisations subject to mutual recognition the procedures laid down
in Articles 34 and 35 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
-
4.As soon as the competent authority or, in the case of a Union authorisation, the
Commission, has taken a decision to cancel or amend an authorisation, it shall update the
information referred to in Article 29(4) relating to the biocidal product concerned in the
Register for Biocidal Products.
Article 48
Cancellation of an authorisation
at the request of the authorisation holder
At the reasoned request of an authorisation holder, the competent authority that granted the national
authorisation or, in the case of Union authorisation, the Commission, shall cancel the authorisation.
Where such a request concerns a Union authorisation, it shall be submitted to the Agency.
As soon as the competent authority or, in the case of a Union authorisation, the Commission, has
taken a decision to cancel an authorisation, it shall update the information referred to in
Article 29(4) relating to the biocidal product concerned in the Register for Biocidal Products.
Article 49
Amendment of an authorisation
at the request of the authorisation holder
-
1.Amendments to the terms and conditions of an authorisation shall be made only by the
competent authority that authorised the biocidal product concerned, or in the case of a
Union authorisation, by the Commission.
-
2.An authorisation holder seeking to change any of the information submitted in relation to
the initial application for authorisation of the product shall apply to the competent
authorities of relevant Member States having authorised the biocidal product concerned, or
in the case of a Union authorisation, the Agency. Those competent authorities shall decide,
or, in the case of a Union authorisation, the Agency shall examine and the Commission
decide whether the conditions of Article 18 are still met and whether the terms and
conditions of the authorisation need to be amended.
The application shall be accompanied by the fees payable under Article 79.
Article 50
Detailed rules
In order to ensure a harmonised approach to the cancellation and amendment of authorisations, the
Commission shall lay down detailed rules for the application of Articles 46 to 49 by means of
implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination
procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
The rules referred to in the first paragraph of this Article shall be based, inter alia, on the
following principles:
(a) a simplified notification procedure shall be applied for administrative changes;
(b) a reduced evaluation period shall be established for minor changes;
(c) in the case of major changes, the evaluation period shall be proportionate to the extent of
Article 51
Period of grace
Notwithstanding Article 88, where the competent authority or, in the case of a biocidal product
authorised at Union level, the Commission, cancels or amends an authorisation or decides not to
renew it, it shall grant a period of grace for the disposal, making available on the market and use of
existing stocks, except in cases where continued making available on the market or use of the
biocidal product would constitute an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.
The period of grace shall not exceed 180 days for the making available on the market and an
additional maximum period of 180 days for the disposal and use of existing stocks of the biocidal
CHAPTER X
PARALLEL TRADE
Article 52
Parallel trade
-
1.A competent authority of a Member State ("Member State of introduction") shall, at the
request of the applicant, grant a parallel trade permit for a biocidal product that is
authorised in another Member State ("Member State of origin") to be made available on
the market and used in the Member State of introduction, if it determines in accordance
with paragraph 3 that the biocidal product is identical to a biocidal product already
authorised in the Member State of introduction ("the reference product").
The applicant who intends to place the biocidal product on the market in the Member State
of introduction shall submit the application for a parallel trade permit to the competent
authority of the Member State of introduction.
The application shall be accompanied by the information referred to in paragraph 4 and all
other information necessary to demonstrate that the biocidal product is identical to the
reference product as defined in paragraph 3.
-
2.Where the competent authority of the Member State of introduction determines that a
biocidal product is identical to the reference product, it shall grant a parallel trade permit
within 60 days of receipt of the fees payable under Article 79. The competent authority of
the Member State of introduction may request from the competent authority of the
Member State of origin additional information necessary to determine whether the product
is identical to the reference product. The competent authority of the Member State of
origin shall provide the requested information within 30 days of receiving the request.
-
3.A biocidal product shall be considered as identical to the reference product only if all the
following conditions are met:
(a) they have been manufactured by the same company, by an associated undertaking or
under license in accordance with the same manufacturing process;
(b) they are identical in specification and content in respect of the active substances and
the type of formulation;
(c) they are the same in respect of the non-active substances present; and
(d) they are either the same or equivalent in packaging size, material or form, in terms of
the potential adverse impact on the safety of the product with regard to human or
animal health or the environment.
-
4.An application for a parallel trade permit shall include the following information
and items:
(a) name and authorisation number of the biocidal product in the Member State
of origin;
(b) name and address of the competent authority of the Member State of origin;
(c) name and address of the authorisation holder in the Member State of origin;
(d) original label and instructions for use with which the biocidal product is distributed
in the Member State of origin if it is considered as necessary for the examination by
the competent authority of the Member State of introduction;
(e) name and address of the applicant;
(f) name to be given to the biocidal product to be distributed in the Member State
of introduction;
(g) a draft label for the biocidal product intended to be made available on the market in
the Member State of introduction in the official language or languages of the
Member State of introduction, unless that Member State provides otherwise;
(h) a sample of the biocidal product which is intended to be introduced if it is considered
-
as necessary by the competent authority of the Member State of introduction;
(i) name and authorisation number of the reference product in the Member State
of introduction.
The competent authority of the Member State of introduction may require a translation of
the relevant parts of the original instructions for the use referred to in point (d).
-
5.The parallel trade permit shall prescribe the same conditions for making available on the
market and use as the authorisation of the reference product.
-
6.The parallel trade permit shall be valid for the duration of authorisation of the reference
product in the Member State of introduction.
If the authorisation holder of the reference product applies for cancellation of authorisation
in accordance with Article 48 and the requirements of Article 18 are still fulfilled, the
validity of the parallel trade permit shall expire on the date on which the authorisation of
the reference product would normally have expired.
-
7.Without prejudice to specific provisions in this Article, Articles 46 to 49 and Chapter XV
shall apply mutatis mutandis to biocidal products made available on the market under a
parallel trade permit.
-
8.The competent authority of the Member State of introduction may withdraw a parallel
trade permit if the authorisation of the introduced biocidal product is withdrawn in the
Member State of origin because of safety or efficacy reasons.
-
9.Where a decision concerning the application for a parallel trade permit is taken in
accordance with the provisions of this Article, the competent authorities of Member States
which have taken such a decision shall enter the information referred to in Article 29(4) in
the Register for Biocidal Products.
CHAPTER XI
TECHNICAL EQUIVALENCE
Article 53
Assessment of technical equivalence
-
1.Where it is necessary to establish the technical equivalence of active substances, the person
seeking to establish that equivalence ("the applicant") shall submit an application to the
Agency and pay the applicable fee.
-
2.The applicant shall submit all data necessary to assess technical equivalence.
-
3.After giving the applicant the opportunity to submit comments, the Agency shall take a
decision within 90 days of receipt of the application and shall communicate it to
Member States and to the applicant.
-
4.Where appropriate, the Agency may consult the competent authority of the Member State
which acted as the evaluating competent authority for the evaluation of the
active substance.
-
5.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 3 of this Article.
-
6.The Commission may draw up technical guidance notes to facilitate the implementation of
this Article.
CHAPTER XII
DEROGATIONS
Article 54
Derogation from the requirements
-
1.By way of derogation from Articles 17 and 18, a competent authority may permit, for a
period not exceeding 270 days, the making available on the market or use of a biocidal
product which does not fulfil the conditions for authorisation laid down in this Regulation,
for a limited and controlled use, if such a measure is necessary because of a danger to
public health or the environment which cannot be contained by other means.
The competent authority referred to in the first subparagraph shall, without delay, inform
the other competent authorities and the Commission of its action and the justification for it.
The competent authority shall, without delay, inform the other competent authorities and
the Commission of the revocation of such action.
On receipt of a reasoned request from the competent authority, the Commission shall,
without delay and by means of implementing acts, decide whether, and under what
conditions, the action taken by that competent authority may be extended, for a period not
exceeding 550 days. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the
examination procedure referred to in Article 81(3).
-
2.By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 18(1) and until an active substance is
approved, competent authorities and the Commission may authorise, for a period not
exceeding three years, a biocidal product containing a new active substance.
Such a provisional authorisation may be issued only if, after dossiers have been evaluated
in accordance with Article 8, the evaluating competent authority has submitted a
recommendation for approval of the new active substance and the competent authorities
which received the application for the provisional authorisation or, in the case of a
provisional Union authorisation, the Agency, consider that the biocidal product may be
expected to comply with points (b), (c) and (d) of Article 18(1) taking into account the
factors set out in Article 18(2).
The competent authorities or the Commission shall enter the information referred to in
Article 29(4) in the Register for Biocidal Products.
If the Commission decides not to approve the new active substance, the competent
authorities which granted the provisional authorisation or the Commission shall cancel
that authorisation.
Where a decision on the approval of the new active substance has not yet been adopted by
the Commission when the period of three years expires, the competent authorities which
granted the provisional authorisation, or the Commission, may extend the provisional
authorisation for a period not exceeding one year, provided that there are good reasons to
believe that the active substance will satisfy the requirements of Article 4(1) or, where
applicable, Article 5(2). Competent authorities which extend the provisional authorisation
shall inform the other competent authorities and the Commission of such action.
-
3.By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 18(1), the Commission may, by means of
implementing acts, allow a Member State to authorise a biocidal product containing a non-
approved active substance if it is satisfied that that active substance is essential for the
protection of cultural heritage and that no appropriate alternatives are available. Those
implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to
in Article 81(2). A Member State wishing to obtain such a derogation shall apply to the
Commission, providing due justification.
Article 55
Research and development
-
1.By way of derogation from Article 17, an experiment or a test for the purposes of research
or development involving an unauthorised biocidal product or a non-approved active
substance intended exclusively for use in a biocidal product ("experiment" or "test") may
take place only under the conditions laid down in this Article.
Persons carrying out an experiment or test shall draw up and maintain written records
detailing the identity of the biocidal product or active substance, labelling data, quantities
supplied and the names and addresses of those persons receiving the biocidal product or
active substance, and shall compile a dossier containing all available data on possible
effects on human or animal health or impact on the environment. They shall make this
information available to the competent authority on request.
-
2.Any person intending to carry out an experiment or test that may involve, or result in,
release of the biocidal product into the environment shall first notify the relevant
competent authority of the Member State where the experiment or test will occur. The
notification shall include the information listed in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1.
In the absence of an opinion from the competent authority within 45 days of the
notification referred to in the first subparagraph, the notified experiment or test may
-
3.If the experiments or tests could have harmful effects, whether immediate or delayed, on
human or animal health, in particular on vulnerable groups, or any unacceptable adverse
effect on the environment, humans or animals, the relevant competent authority of the
Member State concerned may prohibit them or allow them subject to such conditions as it
considers necessary to prevent those consequences. The competent authority shall, without
delay, inform the Commission and other competent authorities of its decision.
-
4.The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
specifying detailed rules for the application of this Article.
Article 56
Exemption from registration
under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
In addition to the active substances referred to in Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,
active substances manufactured or imported for use in biocidal products authorised for placing on
the market in accordance with Article 26, Article 54 or Article 55 shall be regarded as being
registered and the registration as completed for manufacture or import for use in a biocidal product
and therefore as fulfilling the requirements of Chapters 1 and 5, Title II of Regulation (EC)
CHAPTER XIII
TREATED ARTICLES
Article 57
Placing on the market of treated articles
-
1.This Article shall apply exclusively to treated articles within the meaning of Article 3(1)(l)
that are not biocidal products within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a). It shall not apply to
treated articles where the sole treatment undertaken was the fumigation or disinfection of
premises or containers used for storage or transport and where no residues are expected to
remain from such treatment.
-
2.A treated article shall not be placed on the market unless all active substances contained in
the biocidal products that it was treated with or incorporates are included in the list drawn
up in accordance with Article 9(2), for the relevant product-type and use, or in Annex I,
and any conditions or restrictions specified therein are met.
-
3.Where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a
treated article was treated or which it incorporates, is intended or expected under normal or
reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, the person responsible for the placing on the
market of that treated article shall ensure that the label provides the following information:
(a) a statement that the treated article incorporates biocidal products;
(b) where substantiated, the biocidal property attributed to the treated article;
(c) without prejudice to Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the name of all
active substances contained in the biocidal products;
(d) any relevant instructions for use, including any precautions to be taken because of
the biocidal products with which a treated article was treated or which
it incorporates.
-
4.Where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a
treated article was treated or which it incorporates, is not intended or expected under
normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, the person responsible for the placing
on the market of the treated article shall ensure that the label provides the
following information:
(a) a statement that the treated article was treated with biocidal products; and
(b) the address of a website containing the name of all active substances used for the
treatment, without prejudice to Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
The label of such a treated article shall not lay claim to any biocidal property.
-
5.The labelling shall be clearly visible, easily legible and appropriately durable. Where
necessary because of the size or the function of the treated article, the labelling shall be
printed on the packaging, on the instructions for use or on the warranty.
-
6.The Commission may adopt implementing acts for the application of paragraph 2 of this
Article, including appropriate notification procedures, possibly involving the Agency, and
further specifying the labelling requirements under paragraph 3, 4 and 5 of this Article.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure
referred to in Article 81(3).
-
7.Where there are serious indications that an active substance contained in a biocidal product
with which a treated article is treated or which it incorporates does not meet the conditions
laid down in Article 4(1), 5(2) or 24, the Commission shall review the approval of that
active substance or its inclusion in Annex I in accordance with Article 15(1) or 27(2).
CHAPTER XIV
DATA PROTECTION AND DATA-SHARING
Article 58
Protection of data held by competent authorities or the Agency
-
1.Without prejudice to Articles 61 and 62, data submitted for the purposes of this Regulation
shall not be used by competent authorities or the Agency for the benefit of a subsequent
applicant, except where:
(a) the subsequent applicant has a letter of access; or
(b) the relevant time limit for data protection has expired.
-
2.When submitting data to a competent authority or to the Agency for the purposes of this
Regulation the applicant shall, where relevant, indicate the name and contact details of the
data owner for all data submitted. The applicant shall also specify whether it is the data
owner or holds a letter of access.
-
3.The applicant shall, without delay, inform the competent authority or the Agency about
any changes to the ownership of the data.
-
4.The advisory scientific committees set up under Commission Decision 2004/210/EC
of 3 March 2004 setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public
health and the environment shall also have access to the data referred to in paragraph 1 of
this Article.
Article 59
Data protection periods
-
1.Data submitted for the purposes of Directive 98/8/EC or of this Regulation shall benefit
from data protection under the conditions laid down in this Article. The protection period
for the data shall start when they are submitted for the first time.
Data protected under Directive 98/8/EC or under this Article or for which the protection
period expired under Directive 98/8/EC or under this Article shall not be protected again.
-
2.The protection period for data submitted with a view to the approval of an existing active
substance shall end 10 years from the first day of the month following the date of adoption
of a decision in accordance with Article 9 on the approval of the relevant active substance
for the particular product-type.
The protection period for data submitted with a view to the approval of a new active
substance shall end 15 years from the first day of the month following the date of adoption
of a decision in accordance with Article 9 on the approval of the relevant active substance
for the particular product-type.
The protection period for new data submitted with a view to the renewal or review of the
approval of an active substance shall end 5 years from the first day of the month following
the date of the adoption of a decision in accordance with Article 14(4) concerning the
renewal or the review.
-
3.The protection period for data submitted with a view to the authorisation of a biocidal
product containing only existing active substances shall end 10 years from the first day of
the month following the first decision concerning the authorisation of the product taken in
accordance with Article 29(4), Article 33(7) or Article 43(4).
The protection period for data submitted with a view to the authorisation of a biocidal
product containing a new active substance shall end 15 years from the first day of the
month following the first decision concerning the authorisation of the product taken in
accordance with Article 29(4), 33(7) or 43(4).
The protection period for new data submitted with a view to the renewal or amendment of
the authorisation of a biocidal product shall end 5 years from the first day of the month
following the decision concerning the renewal or amendment of the authorisation.
Article 60
Letter of access
-
1.A letter of access shall contain at least the following information:
(a) the name and contact details of the data owner and the beneficiary;
(b) the name of the active substance or biocidal product for which access to the data
is authorised;
(c) the date on which the letter of access takes effect;
(d) a list of the submitted data to which the letter of access grants citation rights.
-
2.Revocation of a letter of access shall not affect the validity of the authorisation issued on
the basis of the letter of access in question.
Article 61
Data sharing
-
1.In order to avoid animal testing, testing on vertebrate animals for the purposes of this
Regulation shall be undertaken only as a last resort. Testing on vertebrate animals shall not
be repeated for the purposes of this Regulation.
-
2.Any person intending to perform tests or studies involving vertebrate animals or
non-vertebrate animals ("the prospective applicant") shall ask the Agency whether such
tests or studies have already been submitted in connection with a previous application
under this Regulation or Directive 98/8/EC. The competent authority or the Agency shall
verify whether such tests or studies have already been submitted.
Where such tests or studies have already been submitted in connection with a previous
application, under this Regulation or Directive 98/8/EC, the competent authority or the
Agency shall, without delay, communicate the name and contact details of the data owner
to the prospective applicant.
Where the data acquired under those tests or studies are still protected under Article 59, the
prospective applicant:
(a) shall, in the case of data involving tests on vertebrate animals, request from the data
owner the right to refer to those tests or studies; and
(b) may, in the case of data not involving tests on vertebrate animals, request from the
data owner the right to refer to those tests or studies.
Article 62
Compensation for data sharing
-
1.Where a request has been made in accordance with Article 61(2), the prospective applicant
and the data owner shall make every effort to reach an agreement on the sharing of the
results of the tests or studies requested by the prospective applicant. Such an agreement
may be replaced by submission of the matter to an arbitration body and a commitment to
accept the arbitration order.
-
2.Where such agreement is reached, the data owner shall make the data available to the
prospective applicant and shall give the prospective applicant permission to refer to the
data owner's tests or studies.
-
3.Where no such agreement is reached within 60 days of a request made according to
Article 61(2) with respect to data involving tests on vertebrate animals, the prospective
applicant shall, without delay, inform the Agency, competent authority and the data owner
accordingly. Within 60 days of being informed about the failure to reach an agreement, the
Agency shall give the prospective applicant the right to refer to those tests or studies.
Where the prospective applicant and data owner cannot agree, national courts shall decide
on the proportionate share of the cost that the prospective applicant shall pay to the
-
4.Compensation for data sharing shall be determined in a fair, transparent and
non-discriminatory manner, having regard to the guidance established by the Agency.
The prospective applicant shall be required to share only in the costs of information that it
is required to submit for the purposes of this Regulation.
-
5.An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under paragraph 3 of this Article.
Article 63
Use of data for subsequent applications
-
1.Where the relevant data protection period according to Article 59 has expired in relation to
an active substance, the receiving competent authority or the Agency may agree that a
subsequent applicant for authorisation may refer to data provided by the first applicant in
so far as the subsequent applicant can provide evidence that the active substance is
technically equivalent to the active substance for which the data protection period has
expired, including the degree of purity and the nature of any relevant impurities.
Where the relevant data protection period according to Article 59 has expired in relation to
a biocidal product, the receiving competent authority or the Agency may agree that a
subsequent applicant for authorisation may refer to data provided by the first applicant in
so far as the subsequent applicant can provide evidence that the biocidal product is the
same as the one already authorised, or the differences between them are not significant in
relation to the risk assessment and the active substance(s) in the biocidal product are
technically equivalent to those in the biocidal product already authorised, including the
degree of purity and the nature of any impurities.
An appeal may be brought, in accordance with Article 76, against decisions of the Agency
under the first and second subparagraphs of this paragraph.
-
2.Notwithstanding paragraph 1, subsequent applicants shall provide the following data
accordingly to the receiving competent authority or the Agency, as applicable:
(a) all necessary data for the identification of the biocidal product, including
-
its composition;
(b) the data needed to identify the active substance and to establish technical equivalence
of the active substance;
(c) the data needed to demonstrate the comparability of the risk from and efficacy of the
biocidal product to that of the authorised biocidal product.
CHAPTER XV
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
S
ECTION
1
M
ONITORING AND REPORTING
Article 64
Compliance with requirements
-
1.Member States shall make the necessary arrangements for the monitoring of biocidal
products and treated articles which have been placed on the market to establish whether
they comply with the requirements of this Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for
accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products shall
apply accordingly.
-
2.Member States shall make the necessary arrangements for official controls to be carried
out in order to enforce compliance with this Regulation.
In order to facilitate such enforcement, manufacturers of biocidal products placed on the
Union market shall maintain a suitable system of quality control of the manufacturing
process without causing disproportionate administrative burden to economic operators and
-
3.Every three years, from ...
*, Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the
implementation of this Regulation in their respective territories. The report shall include:
(a) information on the results of official controls carried out in accordance with
paragraph 2;
(b) information on any poisonings and, where available, occupational diseases involving
biocidal products.
Reports shall cover the period up to 30 June of the year preceding their submission.
The Commission shall, within one year of receipt of the reports referred to in the first
subparagraph, prepare and publish a composite report.
-
4.The Commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this Regulation, in
particular Article 57, by 1 January 2020. The Commission shall submit the report to the
European Parliament and to the Council.
Article 65
Confidentiality
-
1.Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission
documents and the rules of the Management Board of the Agency, adopted in accordance
with Article 118(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, shall apply to documents held by
the Agency for the purposes of this Regulation.
-
2.The Agency and the competent authorities shall refuse access to information where
disclosure would undermine the protection of the commercial interests or the privacy or
safety of the persons concerned.
Disclosure of the following information shall normally be deemed to undermine the
protection of the commercial interests or the privacy or safety of the persons concerned:
(a) details of the full composition of a biocidal product;
(b) the precise tonnage of the active substance or biocidal product manufactured or made
available on the market;
(c) links between a manufacturer of an active substance and the person responsible for
the placing of a biocidal product on the market or between the person responsible for
the placing of a biocidal product on the market and the distributors of the product;
(d) names and addresses of persons involved in testing on vertebrate animals.
However, where urgent action is essential to protect human health, safety or the
environment or for other reasons of overriding public interest, the Agency or the competent
authorities shall disclose the information referred to in this paragraph.
-
3.Notwithstanding paragraph 2, after the authorisation has been granted, access to the
following information shall not in any case be refused:
(a) the name and address of the authorisation holder;
(b) the name and address of the biocidal product manufacturer;
(c) the name and address of the active substance manufacturer;
(d) the content of the active substance or substances in the biocidal product and the name
of the biocidal product;
(e) physical and chemical data concerning the biocidal product;
(f) any methods for rendering the active substance or biocidal product harmless;
(g) a summary of the results of the tests required pursuant to Article 19 to establish the
product's efficacy and effects on humans, animals and the environment and, where
applicable, its ability to promote resistance;
(h) recommended methods and precautions to reduce dangers from handling, transport
and use as well as from fire or other hazards;
(i) safety data sheets;
(j) methods of analysis referred to in Article 18(1)(c);
(k) methods of disposal of the product and of its packaging;
(l) procedures to be followed and measures to be taken in the case of spillage
or leakage;
(m) first aid and medical advice to be given in the case of injury to persons.
-
4.Any person submitting information related to an active substance or a biocidal product to
the Agency or a competent authority for the purposes of this Regulation can request that
the information in Article 66(2) shall not be made available, including a justification as to
why the disclosure of the information could be harmful for their commercial interests or
those of any other party concerned.
Article 66
Electronic public access
-
1.The following information held by the Agency or the Commission on active substances
shall be made publicly and easily available free of charge:
(a) without prejudice to paragraph 2 (e), where available, the ISO name and the name in
the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature;
(b) if applicable, the name as given in European Inventory of Existing Commercial
Chemical Substances;
(c) the classification and labelling, including whether the active substance meets any of
the criteria set out in Article 5(1);
(d) physicochemical data and data on pathways and environmental fate and behaviour;
(e) the result of each toxicological and ecotoxicological study;
(f) acceptable exposure level or predicted no-effect concentration established in
accordance with Annex VI;
(g) the guidance on safe use provided in accordance with Annex II and Annex III;
(h) analytical methods if requested in accordance with Annex II which make it possible
to detect an active substance or its residues when discharged into the environment
(including water resources and drinking water) as well as to determine the direct
exposure of humans.
If the information listed in the first subparagraph concerns an active substance that was not
previously approved or included in Annex I, it shall be made publicly available from the
date on which the approval or inclusion becomes effective.
-
2.The following information on active substances whether on their own, in mixtures or in
materials or articles, or information on biocidal products shall be made publicly available,
free of charge, except where a party submitting the information submits a justification in
accordance with Article 65(3), accepted as valid by the competent authority, the Agency
or, as appropriate, the Commission, as to why such publication is potentially harmful for
the commercial interests of the applicant or any other party concerned:
(a) if essential to classification and labelling, the degree of purity of the substance and
the identity of impurities and/or additives which are known to be dangerous;
(b) the study summaries or robust study summaries of the information referred to in
paragraph 1(d) and (e) of this Article;
(c) information, other than that listed in paragraph 1 of this Article, contained in the
(d) the trade name(s) of the substance;
(e) subject to Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the name in the IUPAC
nomenclature for active substances referred to in paragraph 1(a) of this Article that
are only used as one or more of the following:
(i) in scientific research and development;
(ii) in product and process orientated research and development.
If the information listed in the first subparagraph of this paragraph concerns an active
substance that was not previously approved or included in Annex I, it shall be made
publicly available from the date on which the approval or inclusion becomes effective.
Article 67
Record-keeping and reporting
-
1.Authorisation holders shall keep records of the biocidal products they place on the market
for at least ten years after placing on the market, or ten years after the date on which the
authorisation was cancelled or expired, whichever is the earlier. They shall make available
the relevant information contained in these records to the competent authority on request.
-
2.To ensure the uniform application of paragraph 1 of this Article, the Commission shall
adopt implementing acts to specify the form and content of the information in records.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure
S
ECTION
2
I
NFORMATION ABOUT BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS
Article 68
Classification, packaging and labelling of biocidal products
-
1.Authorisation holders shall ensure that biocidal products are classified, packaged and
labelled in accordance with the approved summary of biocidal product characteristics, in
particular the hazard statements and the precautionary statements, as referred to in point (i)
of Article 21(2), and with Directive 1999/45/EC and, where applicable, Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008.
In addition, products which may be mistaken for food, including drink, or feed shall be
packaged to minimise the likelihood of such a mistake being made. If they are available to
the general public, they shall contain components to discourage their consumption and, in
particular, shall not be attractive to children.
-
2.In addition to compliance with paragraph 1, authorisation holders shall ensure that labels
are not misleading in respect of the risks from the product to human health or the
environment or its efficacy and, in any case, do not mention the indications "low-risk
biocidal product", "non-toxic", "harmless", "natural", "environmentally friendly", "animal
friendly" or similar indications. In addition, the label must show clearly and indelibly the
following information:
(a) the identity of every active substance and its concentration in metric units;
(b) the authorisation number allocated to the biocidal product by the competent authority
or the Commission;
(c) the name and address of the authorisation holder;
(d) the type of formulation;
(e) the uses for which the biocidal product is authorised;
(f) directions for use, frequency of application and dose rate, expressed in metric units,
in a manner which is meaningful and comprehensible to the user, for each use
provided for under the terms of the authorisation;
(g) particulars of likely direct or indirect adverse side effects and any directions for
(h) if accompanied by a leaflet, the sentence "Read attached instructions before use" and,
where applicable, warnings for vulnerable groups;
(i) directions for the safe disposal of the biocidal product and its packaging, including,
where relevant, any prohibition on the reuse of packaging;
(j) the formulation batch number or designation and the expiry date relevant to normal
conditions of storage;
(k) where applicable, the period of time needed for the biocidal effect, the interval to be
observed between applications of the biocidal product or between application and the
next use of the product treated, or the next access by man or animals to the area
where the biocidal product has been used, including particulars concerning
decontamination means and measures and duration of necessary ventilation of treated
areas; particulars for adequate cleaning of equipment; particulars concerning
precautionary measures during use and transport;
(l) where applicable, the categories of users to which the biocidal product is restricted;
(m) where applicable, information on any specific danger to the environment particularly
concerning protection of non-target organisms and avoidance of contamination
of water;
(n) for biocidal products containing micro-organisms, labelling requirements in
accordance with Directive 2000/54/EC.
By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, where this is necessary because of the
size or the function of the biocidal product, the information referred to in points (d), (f),
(g), (i), (j), (k) and (m) may be indicated on the packaging or on an accompanying leaflet
integral to the packaging.
-
3.Member States may require:
(a) the provision of models or drafts of the packaging, labelling and leaflets;
(b) that biocidal products made available on the market in their territories be labelled in
their official language or languages.
Article 69
Safety Data Sheets
Safety data sheets for active substances and biocidal products shall be prepared and made available
in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, where applicable.
Article 70
Register for Biocidal Products
-
1.The Agency shall establish and maintain an information system which shall be referred to
as the Register for Biocidal Products.
-
2.The Register for Biocidal Products shall be used for the exchange of information between
competent authorities, the Agency and the Commission and between applicants and
competent authorities, the Agency and the Commission.
-
3.Applicants shall use the Register for Biocidal Products to generate and submit the
application form for all procedures relating to the approval of active substances and the
authorisation of biocidal products, mutual recognition, the granting of parallel trade
permits and the renewal, the cancellation and amendment of authorisations. Once the
relevant competent authority has validated an application in accordance with Article 7, 28
or 42, or accepted an application in accordance with Article 13, 19 or 44, it shall be made
available via the Register for Biocidal Products to all other competent authorities and to
the Agency.
-
4.Competent authorities shall update the information in the Register for Biocidal Products
relating to biocidal products which have been authorised within their territory or for which
a national authorisation has been refused, amended, renewed or cancelled. The
Commission shall update the information relating to biocidal products which have been
authorised in the Union or for which a Union authorisation has been refused, amended,
renewed or cancelled.
-
5.The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying down detailed rules on the types of
information to be entered in the Register for Biocidal Products. Those implementing acts
shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 81(2).
-
6.The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
specifying the procedures for the use of the register.
Article 71
Advertising
-
1.Any advertisement for biocidal products shall, in addition to complying with
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, include the sentences "Use biocides safely. Always read
the label and product information before use.". The sentences shall be clearly
distinguishable and legible in relation to the whole advertisement.
-
2.Advertisers may replace the word "biocides" in the prescribed sentences with a clear
reference to the product-type being advertised.
-
3.Advertisements for biocidal products shall not refer to the product in a manner which is
misleading in respect of the risks from the product to human health or the environment or
its efficacy. In any case, the advertising of a biocidal product shall not mention "low-risk
biocidal product", "non-toxic", "harmless", "natural", "environmentally friendly", "animal
friendly" or any similar indication.
Article 72
Poison control
Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 shall apply for the purposes of this Regulation.
CHAPTER XVI
THE AGENCY
Article 73
Role of the Agency
-
1.The Agency shall carry out the tasks conferred on it by this Regulation.
-
2.Articles 78 to 84, 89 and 90 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall apply
mutatis mutandis taking into account the role of the Agency with respect to
this Regulation.
Article 74
Biocidal Products Committee
-
1.A Biocidal Products Committee is hereby established within the Agency.
The Biocidal Products Committee shall be responsible for preparing the opinion of the
Agency on the following issues:
(a) applications for approval and renewal of approval of active substances;
(b) review of approval of active substances;
(c) applications for inclusion in Annex I of active substances meeting the conditions laid
down in Article 27 and review of the inclusion of such active substances in Annex I;
(d) identification of active substances which are candidates for substitution;
(e) applications for Union authorisation of biocidal products and for renewal,
cancellation and amendments of Union authorisations, except where the applications
are for administrative changes;
(f) scientific and technical matters concerning mutual recognition in accordance with
Article 37;
(g) at the request of the Commission or of Member States' competent authorities, any
other questions that arise from the operation of this Regulation relating to risks to
human or animal health or the environment or technical guidance.
-
2.Each Member State shall be entitled to appoint a member of the Biocidal Products
Committee. Member States may also appoint an alternate member.
In order to facilitate its work, the Committee may, by a decision of the Management Board
of the Agency in agreement with the Commission, be divided into two or more parallel
committees. Each parallel committee shall be responsible for the tasks of the Biocidal
Products Committee assigned to it. Each Member State shall be entitled to appoint one
Member for each of the parallel committees. The same person may be appointed to more
-
3.Committee members shall be appointed on the basis of their experience relevant to
performing the tasks specified in paragraph 1 and may work within a competent authority.
They shall be supported by the scientific and technical resources available to
Member States. To this end, Member States shall provide adequate scientific and technical
resources to Committee members that they have nominated.
-
4.Article 85, paragraphs 4, 5, 8 and 9, and Articles 87 and 88 of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Biocidal Products Committee.
Article 75
Secretariat of the Agency
-
1.The Secretariat of the Agency referred to in point (g) of Article 76(1) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 shall undertake the following tasks:
(a) establishing and maintaining the Register for Biocidal Products;
(b) performing the tasks relating to the validation of the applications referred to in
Articles 7(3) and (4), 13(3), 42(3) and (4), and 44(3) of this Regulation;
(c) establishing technical equivalence;
(d) providing technical and scientific guidance and tools for the application of this
Regulation by the Commission and Member States' competent authorities and
providing support to national helpdesks;
(e) providing advice and assistance to applicants, in particular to SMEs, for the approval
of an active substance or its inclusion in Annex I to this Regulation or for a
Union authorisation;
(f) preparing explanatory information on this Regulation;
(g) establishing and maintaining database(s) with information on active substances and
biocidal products;
(h) at the request of the Commission, providing technical and scientific support to
improve cooperation between the Union competent authorities, international
organisations and third countries on scientific and technical issues relating to
biocidal products;
(i) notification of decisions taken by the Agency;
(j) specification of formats and software packages for the submission of information to
-
2.The Secretariat shall make the information identified in Article 66(1) and (2) publicly
available, free of charge, over the internet, except where a request made under
Article 65(4) is considered justified. The Agency shall make other information available on
request in accordance with Article 65.
Article 76
Appeal
-
1.Appeals against decisions of the Agency taken pursuant to Articles 7(2), 13(3), 25(2),
42(2), 44(3), 53 (3), 62(3) and 63(1) shall lie with the Board of Appeal set up in
accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Articles 92(1) and (2), 93 and 94 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall apply to appeal
procedures lodged under this Regulation.
A fee may be payable, in accordance with Article 79(1) of this Regulation, by the person
bringing an appeal.
Article 77
The budget of the Agency
-
1.For the purposes of this Regulation, the revenues of the Agency shall consist of:
(a) a subsidy from the Union, entered in the general budget of the European Union
-
(Commission Section);
(b) the fees paid to the Agency in accordance with this Regulation;
(c) any charges paid to the Agency for services that it provides under this Regulation;
(d) any voluntary contributions from Member States.
-
2.Revenue and expenditure for activities related to this Regulation and to Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 shall be dealt with separately in the Agency's budget and shall have separate
budgetary and accounting reporting.
Revenue of the Agency referred to in Article 96(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall
not be used for carrying out tasks under this Regulation. Revenue of the Agency referred to
in paragraph 1 of this Article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under
Article 78
Formats and software for submission
of information to the Agency
The Agency shall specify formats and software packages and make them available free of charge on
its website for submissions to the Agency. The competent authorities and applicants shall use these
formats and packages in their submissions pursuant to this Regulation.
The technical dossier referred to in Articles 6(1) and 19 shall be submitted using the IUCLID
software package.
CHAPTER XVII
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 79
Fees and charges
-
1.The Commission shall adopt, on the basis of the principles set out in paragraph 3, an
implementing Regulation specifying:
(a) the fees payable to the Agency, including an annual fee;
(b) the rules defining conditions for reduced fees, fee waivers and the reimbursement of
the member of the Biocidal Products Committee who acts as a rapporteur; and
(c) conditions of payment.
That implementing Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the examination
procedure referred to in Article 81(3). It shall apply only with respect to fees paid to
the Agency.
The Agency may collect charges for other services it provides.
The fees payable to the Agency shall be set at such a level as to ensure that the revenue
derived from the fees, when combined with other sources of the Agency's revenue pursuant
to this Regulation, is sufficient to cover the cost of the services delivered.
-
2.Member States shall directly charge applicants fees for services that they provide with
respect to the procedures under this Regulation, including the services undertaken by
Member States' competent authorities when acting as evaluating competent authority.
Based on the principles set out in paragraph 3, the Commission may issue guidance
concerning a harmonised structure of fees.
Member States may levy annual fees with respect to biocidal products made available on
their markets.
Member States may collect charges for other services they provide.
Member States shall set and publish the amount of fees payable to their
competent authorities.
-
3.Both the implementing Regulation referred to in paragraph 1 and Member States' own
rules concerning fees shall respect the following principles:
(a) fees shall be set at such a level as to ensure that the revenue derived from the fees is,
in principle, sufficient to cover the cost of the services delivered and shall not exceed
what is necessary to cover those costs;
(b) partial reimbursement of the fee if the applicant fails to submit the information
requested within the specified time limit;
(c) the specific needs of SMEs shall be taken into account, as appropriate;
(d) the structure and amount of fees shall take into account whether information has been
submitted jointly or separately;
(e) in duly justified circumstances, and where it is accepted by the Agency or the
competent authority, the whole fee or a part of it may be waived; and
(f) as regards Member States' rules only, the deadlines for the payment of fees to
competent authorities shall be fixed taking due account of the deadlines of the
procedures provided for in this Regulation.
Article 80
Competent authorities
-
1.Member States shall designate a competent authority or competent authorities responsible
for the application of this Regulation.
Member States shall ensure that competent authorities have a sufficient number of suitably
qualified and experienced staff so that the obligations laid down in this Regulation can be
carried out efficiently and effectively.
-
2.Competent authorities shall provide advice to applicants, in particular to SMEs, and to any
other interested parties on their respective responsibilities and obligations under this
Regulation. That shall include the provision of advice about the possibility of adapting the
data requirements of Articles 6 and 19, the grounds on which such an adaptation can be
made, and on how to prepare a proposal. It shall be in addition to the advice and assistance
that the Secretariat of the Agency shall provide in accordance with Article 75(1)(d).
Competent authorities may in particular provide advice by establishing helpdesks.
Helpdesks already established under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 may act as helpdesks
-
3.Member States shall inform the Commission of the names and addresses of the designated
competent authorities and, where they exist, helpdesks by ...
*. Member States shall,
without undue delay, inform the Commission of any changes to the names and addresses of
the competent authorities or helpdesks.
The Commission shall make publicly available a list of competent authorities
and helpdesks.
Article 81
Committee procedure
-
1.The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products ("the
committee"). That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU)
No 182/2011.
-
2.Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
shall apply.
-
3.Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
shall apply.
Where the committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft
implementing act and the third subparagraph of Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU)
No 182/2011 shall apply.
-
4.Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
shall apply.
Article 82
Exercise of the delegation
-
1.The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the
conditions laid down in this Article.
-
2.The delegation of power referred to in Articles 5(3), 20(3), 22(5), 27(1) and (3), Article 39,
Articles 55(4), 70(6), Article 84 and Article 88(1) shall be conferred on the Commission
for a period of five years from...
-
*. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of
the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period.
The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration,
unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three
months before the end of each period.
-
3.The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 5(3), 20(3), 22(5), 27(1) and (3),
Article 39, Articles 55(4), 70(6), Article 84 and Article 88(1) may be revoked at any time
by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to
the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following
the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later
date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
-
4.As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the
European Parliament and to the Council.
-
5.A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 5(3), 20(3), 22(5), 27(1) and (3), Article 39,
Articles 55(4), 70(6), Article 84 and Article 88(1) shall enter into force only if no objection
has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period
of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if,
before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both
informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended
by 2 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Article 83
Urgency procedure
-
1.Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall
apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification
of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for
the use of the urgency procedure.
-
2.Either the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance
with the procedure referred to in Article 82(5). In such a case, the Commission shall repeal
the act without delay following the notification of the decision to object by the
European Parliament or by the Council.
Article 84
Adaptation to scientific and technical progress
In order to allow the provisions of this Regulation to be adapted to scientific and technical progress,
the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
concerning the adaptation of Annexes II, III and IV to such scientific and technical progress.
Article 85
Active substances included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC
The active substances included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC shall be deemed to have been
approved under this Regulation and shall be included in the list referred to in Article 9(2).
Article 86
Penalties
Member States shall lay down the provisions on penalties applicable to infringement of the
provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are
implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The
Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission no later than ...
-
*and shall notify the
Commission without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Article 87
Safeguard clause
Where, on the basis of new evidence, a Member State has justifiable grounds to consider that a
biocidal product, although authorised in accordance with this Regulation, constitutes a serious
immediate or long-term risk to human or animal health, in particular to vulnerable groups, or to the
environment, it may take appropriate provisional measures. The Member State shall, without delay,
inform the Commission and the other Member States accordingly and give reasons for its decision
based on the new evidence.
The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, either permit the provisional measure for a
time period defined in the decision or require the Member State to revoke the provisional measure.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to
in Article 81(3).
Article 88
Transitional measures
-
1.The Commission shall carry on with the work programme for the systematic examination
of all existing active substances commenced in accordance with Article 16(2) of
Directive 98/8/EC with the aim of achieving it by 14 May 2014. To that end, the
Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82
concerning the carrying out of the work programme and specification of the related rights
and obligations of the competent authorities and the participants in the programme.
Depending upon the progress of the work programme, the Commission shall be
empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 82 concerning the extension
of the duration of the work programme for a determined period.
In order to facilitate a smooth transition from Directive 98/8/EC to this Regulation, during
the work programme the Commission shall adopt either implementing regulations
providing that an active substance is approved, and under which conditions, or, in cases
where the requirements of Article 4(1) or, where applicable, 5(2), are not satisfied or where
the requisite information and data have not been submitted within the prescribed period,
implementing decisions stating that an active substance is not approved. Those
implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred
to in Article 81(3). Regulations approving an active substance shall specify the date of
approval. Article 9(2) shall apply.
-
2.By way of derogation from Articles 17(1), 18(1) and 19(1) of this Regulation, and without
prejudice to paragraphs 1 and 3 of this Article, a Member State may continue to apply its
current system or practice of making a given biocidal product available on the market until
two years after the date of approval of the last of the active substances in that biocidal
product. It may, according to its national rules, authorise the making available on the
market in its territory only of a biocidal product containing existing active substances
which have been or are being evaluated under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007
of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in
Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC, but which have not yet been approved for that
By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, in the case of a decision not to approve
an active substance, a Member State may continue to apply its current system or practice of
making biocidal products available on the market for up to twelve months after the date of
the decision not to approve an active substance in accordance with the third subparagraph
of paragraph 1.
-
3.Following a decision to approve a particular active substance for a specific product-type
Member States shall ensure that authorisations for biocidal products of that product-type
and containing that active substance are granted, modified or cancelled as appropriate in
accordance with this Regulation within two years of the date of approval.
To that effect, those wishing to apply for the authorisation or mutual recognition in parallel
of biocidal products of that product-type containing no active substances other than
existing active substances shall submit applications for authorisation or mutual recognition
in parallel to Member States' competent authorities no later than the date of approval of the
active substance(s). In the case of biocidal products containing more than one active
substance, applications for authorisation shall be submitted no later than the date of
approval of the last active substance for that product-type.
Where no application for authorisation or mutual recognition in parallel has been submitted
in accordance with the second subparagraph:
(a) the biocidal product shall no longer be made available on the market with effect
from 180 days after the date of approval of the active substance(s); and
(b) disposal and use of existing stocks of the biocidal product may continue
until 365 days after the date of approval of the active substance(s).
-
4.Where a Member State's competent authority rejects the application for authorisation of a
biocidal product submitted under paragraph 3 or decides not to grant authorisation, that
biocidal product shall no longer be made available on the market 180 days after the date of
such rejection or decision. Disposal and use of existing stocks of such biocidal products
may continue until 365 days after the date of such rejection or decision.
Article 89
Transitional measures concerning active substances
evaluated under Directive 98/8/EC
-
1.The Agency shall be responsible for coordinating the process of evaluation of dossiers
submitted after ...
-
*and shall facilitate the evaluation by providing organisational and
technical support to the Member States and the Commission.
-
2.Dossiers submitted for the purposes of Directive 98/8/EC for which the evaluation has not
been completed by ... shall continue to be evaluated by the competent authorities in
accordance with the provisions of Directive 98/8/EC and, where relevant, Regulation (EC)
No 1451/2007.
Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the Agency shall also be responsible for coordinating the
evaluation process of dossiers submitted for the purposes of Directive 98/8/EC for which
the evaluation has not been completed by ...* and shall facilitate the preparation of the
evaluation by providing organisational and technical support to the Member States and the
Commission from ... .
Article 90
Transitional measures concerning low-risk biocidal products
registered under Directive 98/8/EC
-
1.Low-risk biocidal products as defined in Article 2(1) (b) of Directive 98/8/EC shall be
registered in accordance with point (i) of Article 3(2) of that Directive. The provisions of
Directive 98/8/EC shall apply to these products until the expiry of the registration. The
registration shall not be renewable.
OJ: Insert the date - the day of application of this Regulation.
OJ: Insert the date -one year after the day of application of this Regulation.
-
2.Applications for the registration of low-risk biocidal products as defined in point (b) of
Article 2(1) of Directive 98/8/EC shall be submitted at the latest twelve months after the
date of inclusion in Annex IA to that Directive of the active substance(s) in the low-risk
biocidal product.
Low-risk biocidal products as defined in point (b) of Article 2(1) of Directive 98/8/EC for
which an application was submitted in accordance with the first subparagraph of this
paragraph may continue to be made available on the market until the date of the decision
granting the registration. In the case of refusal to grant a registration to make such a
low-risk biocidal product available on the market, the biocidal product shall no longer be
made available on the market 180 days after the date of the decision.
Low-risk biocidal products as defined in point (b) of Article 2(1) of Directive 98/8/EC for
which an application was not submitted in accordance with the first subparagraph of this
paragraph may continue to be made available on the market until 180 days after the date
referred to in first subparagraph of this paragraph.
Disposal and use of existing stocks of low-risk biocidal products which are not registered
for the relevant use by the competent authority may continue until 365 days after the date
of the decision referred to in the second subparagraph or twelve months after the date
referred to in the third subparagraph, whichever is the later.
-
3.This Regulation shall apply to low-risk biocidal products as defined in point (b) of
Article 2(1) of Directive 98/8/EC from the date of the expiry of the registration referred to
in paragraph 1.
Article 91
Transitional measures concerning biocidal products
authorised under Directive 98/8/EC
-
1.Biocidal products for which an authorisation in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 15 or 17 of
Directive 98/8/EC was granted before the date of entry into force of this Regulation can
continue to be made available on the market and used subject, where applicable, to any
conditions of authorisation stipulated under that Directive until the expiry date of the
authorisation or its cancellation.
-
2.This Regulation shall apply to biocidal products referred to in paragraph 1 from the date of
the expiry of the authorisation or its cancellation.
Article 92
Transitional measures concerning active substances generated in situ
-
1.Applications for authorisation of substances, mixtures and articles considered as biocidal
products because they generate active substances in situ and which were available on the
market on...
-
*shall be submitted at the latest by ...
**.
-
*OJ: Insert the date of the entry into force of this Regulation.
** OJ: Insert the date - four years after the day of the application of this Regulation.
-
2.By way of derogation from Article 17(1), substances, mixtures and articles referred to in
paragraph 1 of this Article which were available on the market on ... and for which an
application was submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article may continue to
be made available on the market until the date of the decision granting the authorisation. In
the case of a decision refusing to grant the authorisation, the biocidal product shall no
longer be made available on the market 180 days after such a decision.
By way of derogation from Article 17(1), substances, mixtures and articles referred to in
paragraph 1 of this Article which were available on the market on...* and for which an
application was not submitted in accordance with paragraph 1of this Article may continue
to be made available on the market until 180 days after the date referred to in paragraph 1
of this Article.
Disposal and use of existing stocks of biocidal products which are not authorised for the
relevant use by the competent authority or the Commission may continue until 365 days
after the date of the decision referred to in the first subparagraph or twelve months after the
date referred to in the second subparagraph, whichever is the later.
OJ: Insert the date of the entry into force of this Regulation.
Article 93
Transitional measures concerning treated articles
-
1.By way of derogation from Article 57 and without prejudice to Article 88, treated articles
that were available on the market on ...
-
*may, until the date of a decision concerning the
approval for the relevant product type of the active substance(s) contained in the biocidal
products with which the treated articles were treated or which they incorporate, continue to
be placed on the market if the application for the approval of the active substance(s) for the
relevant product type is submitted at the latest by ...
**.
-
2.In the case of a decision not to approve an active substance for the relevant product type,
treated articles which were treated with, or which incorporate, biocidal product(s)
containing that active substance shall no longer be placed on the market 180 days after
such a decision or as of ...
**, whichever is the later, unless an application for the approval
has been submitted in accordance with paragraph 1.
-
*OJ: Insert the date - the day of the entry into force of this Regulation.
** OJ: Insert the date - three years after the day of application of this Regulation.
Article 94
Transitional measures concerning food contact materials
-
1.Applications for the authorisation of biocidal products which are food contact materials
and which were available on the market on ... shall be submitted at the latest
by 1 January 2017.
By way of derogation from Article 17(1), biocidal products which are food contact
materials and which were available on the market on ...* for which an application was
submitted in accordance with the first subparagraph of this paragraph may continue to be
made available on the market until the date of the decision granting the authorisation. In
case of a refusal to grant an authorisation, such biocidal products shall no longer be made
available on the market within 180 days after such decision.
By way of derogation from Article 17(1), biocidal products which are food contact
materials and which were available on the market on ...
-
*for which an application was not
submitted in accordance with the first subparagraph of this paragraph may continue to be
made available on the market until 180 days after the date referred to in the first
subparagraph of this paragraph.
OJ: Insert the date - the day of the entry into force of this Regulation.
-
2.Disposal and use of existing stocks of biocidal products which are not authorised for the
relevant use by the competent authority or the Commission may continue until 365 days
after the date of the decision referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 or
twelve months after the date referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1,
whichever is the later.
Article 95
Transitional measures concerning access to the active substance dossier
-
1.As of ...
*, any person wishing to place active substance(s) on the Union market on its own
or in biocidal products (the "relevant person") shall, for every active substance that they
manufacture or import for use in biocidal products, submit to the Agency:
(a) a dossier complying with the requirements of Annex II; or
(b) a letter of access to a dossier complying with the requirements of Annex II; or
(c) a reference to a dossier complying with the requirements of Annex II and for which
all data protection periods have expired.
If the relevant person is not a natural or legal person established within the Union, the
importer of the biocidal product containing such active substance(s) shall submit the
information required under the first subparagraph.
For the purposes of this paragraph and for existing active substances listed in Annex II to
Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the provisions on mandatory data sharing, as laid down in
Articles 61 and 62 of this Regulation, shall apply to all toxicological and ecotoxicological
studies included in the dossier. The relevant person shall be required to apply for data
sharing only for those data that it does not already possess.
The relevant person to whom a letter of access to the dossier on the active substance has
been issued shall be entitled to allow applicants for the authorisation of a biocidal product
containing that active substance to make reference to that letter of access for the purposes
of Article 19(1).
By way of derogation from Article 59 of this Regulation, all data protection periods for
substance/product-type combinations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007,
but not yet approved under this Regulation shall end on 31 December 2025.
-
2.The Agency shall make publicly available the list of persons that have made a submission
in accordance with paragraph 1 or for whom it has taken a decision in accordance with
Article 62(3). The list shall also contain the names of persons who are participants in the
work programme established under the first subparagraph of Article 88(1) or have taken
over the role of the participant.
-
3.As of ...
*, biocidal products containing an active substance, for which no relevant person is
included in the list referred to in paragraph 2, shall not be made available on the market.
Without prejudice to Articles 51 and 88, disposal and use of existing stocks of biocidal
products containing an active substance, for which no relevant person is included in the list
referred to in paragraph 2, may continue until ... .
-
4.This Article shall not apply to active substances listed in Annex I in categories 1 to 5 and 7
or to biocidal products containing only such active substances.
Article 96
Repeal
Without prejudice to Articles 85, 88, 89, 90 and 91 of this Regulation, Directive 98/8/EC is hereby
repealed with effect from ...
**.
References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Regulation and read in
accordance with the correlation table in Annex VII.
OJ: Insert the date - three years after the day of the application of this Regulation.
** OJ: Insert the date - date of application of this Regulation.
Article 97
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the
Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 1 January 2013.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels,
For the European Parliament For the Council
ANNEX I
LIST OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 24
EC number Name/group Restriction Comment Category 1 - Substances authorised as food additives according to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 200-018-0 Lactic acid Concentration to be limited so that each biocidal product does not require classification according to either Directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. E 270
204-823-8 Sodium acetate Concentration to be limited so that each biocidal product does not require classification according to either Directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. E 262
208-534-8 Sodium benzoate Concentration to be limited so that each biocidal product does not require classification according to either Directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. E 211
201-766-0 (+)-Tartaric acid Concentration to be limited so that each biocidal product does not require classification according to either Directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. E 334
Category 2 - Substances included in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 200-066-2 Ascorbic acid 232-278-6 Linseed oil
EC number Name/group Restriction Comment Category 3 - Weak acids 200-580-7 Acetic acid Concentration to be limited so that each biocidal product does not require classification according to either Directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
201-176-3 Propionic acid Concentration to be limited so that each biocidal product does not require classification according to either Directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Category 4 - Traditionally used substances of natural origin Natural oil Lavender oil CAS 8000-28-0 Natural oil Peppermint oil CAS 8006-90-4 Category 5 Pheromones 222-226-0 Oct-1-en-3-ol Mixture Webbing clothes moths pheromone Category 6 Substances included in Annex I or IA to Directive 98/8/EC 204-696-9 Carbon dioxide Only for use in ready-for-use gas canisters functioning together with a trapping device
231-783-9 Nitrogen Only for use in limited quantities in ready-for-use canisters
250-753-6 (Z,E)-Tetradec-9,12- dienyl acetate Category 7 Other Baculovirus 215-108-5 Bentonite 203-376-6 Citronellal 231-753-5 Iron sulphate
ANNEX II
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
-
1.This Annex sets out the information requirements for the preparation of the dossier
referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1).
-
2.The data elements set down in this Annex comprise a Core Data Set (CDS) and an
Additional Data Set (ADS). The data elements belonging to the CDS are considered as the
basic data which should, in principle, be provided for all active substances. However, in
some cases the physical or chemical properties of the substance may mean that it is
impossible or unnecessary to provide specific data elements belonging to the CDS.
With regard to the ADS, the data elements to be provided for a specific active substance
shall be determined by considering each of the ADS data elements indicated in this Annex
taking into account, inter alia, the physical and chemical properties of the substance,
existing data, information which is part of the CDS and the types of products in which the
active substance will be used and the exposure patterns related to these uses.
Specific indications for the inclusion of some data elements are provided in column 1 of
the Annex II table. The general considerations regarding adaptation of information
requirements as set out in Annex IV shall also apply. In light of the importance of reducing
testing on vertebrate animals, column 3 of the Annex II table gives specific indications for
the adaptation of some of the data elements which might require the use of such tests on
vertebrate animals. The information submitted shall, in any case, be sufficient to support a
risk assessment demonstrating that the criteria referred to in Article 4(1) are met.
The applicant should consult the detailed technical guidance regarding the application of
this Annex and the preparation of the dossier referred to in point (a) of Article 6 (1), which
is available on the web-site of the Agency.
The applicant has the obligation to initiate a pre-submission consultation. In addition to the
obligation set down in Article 61(2), applicants may also consult with the competent
authority that will evaluate the dossier with regard to the proposed information
requirements and in particular the testing on vertebrate animals that the applicant proposes
to carry out.
Additional information may need to be submitted if it is necessary to carry out the
evaluation as indicated in Article 8(2).
-
3.A detailed and full description of the studies conducted or referred to and of the methods
used shall be included. It is important to ensure that the data available is relevant and is of
sufficient quality to fulfil the requirements. Evidence should also be provided to
demonstrate that the active substance upon which the tests have been carried out is the
same as the substance for which the application has been submitted.
-
4.The formats made available by the Agency must be used for submission of the dossiers. In
addition, IUCLID must be used for those parts of the dossiers to which IUCLID applies.
Formats and further guidance on data requirements and dossier preparation are available on
the website of the Agency.
-
5.Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the
methods described in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 laying
down test methods pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament
and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH). However, if a method is inappropriate or not described, other
methods shall be used which are, whenever possible, internationally recognised and must
be justified in the application.
-
6.Tests performed should comply with the relevant requirements of protection of laboratory
animals, set out in Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and the Council
of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes and in the
case of ecotoxicological and toxicological tests, good laboratory practice, set out in
Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004
on the harmonisation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the
application of the principles of good laboratory practice and the verification of their
application for tests on chemical substances or other international standards recognised as
being equivalent by the Commission or the Agency. Tests on physico-chemical properties
and safety-relevant substance data should be performed at least according to
international standards.
-
7.Where testing is done, a detailed description (specification) of the active substance used
and its impurities must be provided. Testing should be performed with the active substance
as manufactured or, in the case of some of the physical and chemical properties (see
indications given in column I of the table), with a purified form of the active substance.
-
8.Where test data exist that have been generated before...
-
*by methods other than those laid
down in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, the adequacy of such data for the purposes of this
Regulation and the need to conduct new tests according to the Regulation (EC)
No 440/2008 must be decided by the competent authority of the Member State concerned,
on a case-by-case basis, taking into account, among other factors, the need to minimise
testing on vertebrate animals.
-
9.New tests involving vertebrate animals shall be conducted as the last available option to
comply with the data requirements set out in this Annex when all the other data sources
have been exhausted. In-vivo testing with corrosive substances at concentration/dose levels
causing corrosivity shall also be avoided.
TITLE 1
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
CORE DATA SET AND ADDITIONAL DATA
SET FOR ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Information required to support the approval of an active substance is listed in the table below.
Conditions for not requiring a specific test that are set out in the appropriate test methods in the
Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 and are not repeated in column 3, also apply.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
1.APPLICANT
1.1. Name and address
1.2. Contact person 1.3. Active substance manufacturer (name, address and location of manufacturing plant(s))
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
2.IDENTITY OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE For the active substance, the information given in this section shall be sufficient to enable the active substance to be identified.
If it is not technically possible or if it does not appear scientifically necessary to give information on one or more of the items below, the reasons shall be clearly stated.
2.1. Common name proposed or accepted by ISO and synonyms (usual name, trade name, abbreviation)
2.2. Chemical name (IUPAC and CA nomenclature or other international chemical name(s))
2.3. Manufacturer's development code number(s)
2.4. CAS number plus EC, INDEX and CIPAC numbers 2.5. Molecular and structural formula (including SMILES notation, if available and appropriate)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
2.6. Information on optical activity and full details of any isomeric composition (if applicable and appropriate)
2.7. Molar mass 2.8. Method of manufacture (syntheses pathway) of active substance including information on starting materials and solvents including suppliers, specifications and commercial availability
2.9. Specification of purity of the active substance as manufactured in g/kg, g/l or %w/w (v/v) as appropriate, providing inclusively the upper and lower limit
2.10. The identity of any impurities and additives including by- products of synthesis, optical isomers, degradation products (if the substance is unstable)
un-reacted and end-groups etc of polymers and un-reacted starting materials of UVC-substances
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
2.11. Analytical profile of at least five representative batches (g/kg active substance) including information on content of the impurities referred to in 2.10.
2.12. The origin of the natural active substance or the precursor(s) of the active substance, e.g. an extract of a flower
-
3.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
3.1. Appearance 3.1.1. Aggregate state (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.1.2. Physical state (i.e. viscous, crystalline, powder) (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.1.3. Colour (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.1.4. Odour (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.2. Melting/freezing point2
3.3. Acidity, alkalinity 3.4. Boiling point2
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
3.6. Absorption spectra data (UV/VIS, IR, NMR) and a mass spectrum, molar extinction coefficient at relevant wavelengths, where relevant1
3.7. Vapour pressure1
3.7.1. Henry's law constant must always be stated for solids and liquids if it can be calculated.
3.8. Surface tension1
3.9. Water solubility1
3.10. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) and its pH
dependency1
3.11. Thermal stability, identity of breakdown products1
3.12. Reactivity towards container material 3.13. Dissociation constant ADS
3.14. Granulometry
3.15. Viscosity ADS 3.16. Solubility in organic solvents, ADS including effect of temperature on solubility 3.17. Stability in organic solvents used ADS in biocidal products and identity of relevant breakdown products
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
4.PHYSICAL HAZARDS AND RESPECTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
4.1. Explosives
4.2. Flammable gases
4.3. Flammable aerosols
4.4. Oxidising gases 4.5. Gases under pressure
4.6. Flammable liquids
4.7. Flammable solids 4.8. Self-reactive substances and mixtures
4.9. Pyrophoric liquids
4.10. Pyrophoric solids 4.11. Self-heating substances and mixtures 4.12. Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
4.13. Oxidising liquids
4.14. Oxidising solids
4.15. Organic peroxides 4.16. Corrosive to metals 4.17. Additional physical indicators for hazards
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
4.17.1. Auto-ignition temperature (liquids and gases), 4.17.2. Relative self ignition temperature for solids 4.17.3. Dust explosion hazard
-
5.METHODS OF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION 5.1. Analytical methods including validation parameters for the determination of active substance
as manufactured and where appropriate, for relevant residues, isomers and impurities of the active substance and additives
(e.g. stabilisers). For impurities other than relevant impurities this only applies if they are present at 1g/kg.
5.2. Analytical methods for monitoring purposes including recovery rates and the limits of quantification and detection for the active substance, and for residues thereof in/on the following where relevant
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
5.2.3. Water (Surface, drinking etc) and sediment 5.2.4. Animal and human body fluids and tissues 5.3. Analytical methods for ADS monitoring purposes including recovery rates and the limit of quantification and detection for the active substance, and for residues thereof, in/on food of plant and animal origin or feeding stuffs and other products where relevant (not necessary if neither the active substance nor articles treated with it come into contact with food producing animals, food of plant or animal origin or feeding stuffs).
-
6.EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST TARGET ORGANISMS 6.1. Function, e.g. fungicide, rodenticide, insecticide, bactericide and mode of control e.g. attracting, killing, inhibiting
6.2. Representative organism(s) to be controlled and products, organisms or objects to be protected
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
6.3. Effects on representative target organism(s)
6.4. Likely concentration at which the active substance will be used in products and, where appropriate,
in treated articles
6.5. Mode of action (including time delay)
6.6. Efficacy data to support these claims on biocidal products and, where label claims are made, on treated articles, including any available standard protocols, laboratory tests or field trials used including performance standards where appropriate
6.7. Any known limitations
on efficacy
6.7.1. Information on the occurrence or possible occurrence of the development of resistance and appropriate management strategies
6.7.2. Observations on undesirable or unintended side-effects, e.g. on beneficial and other non-target organisms
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
7.INTENDED USES AND EXPOSURE 7.1. Field of use(s) envisaged for biocidal products and, where appropriate, treated articles
7.2. Product type(s)
7.3. Detailed description of the intended use pattern(s) including
in treated articles
7.4. Users e.g. industrial, trained professional, professional or general public (non-professional)
7.5. Likely tonnage to be placed on the market per year 7.6. Exposure data in conformity with Annex VI to Regulation XXXX/20YY
7.6.1. Information on human exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance
7.6.2. Information on environmental exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
7.6.3. Information on exposure of food- producing animals and food and feeding stuffs associated with the intended uses of the active substance
7.6.4. Information on exposure from treated articles including leaching data (either laboratory studies or model data)
-
8.TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE FOR HUMAN AND ANIMAL INCLUDING METABOLISM
8.1. Skin irritation or skin corrosion The assessment of this endpoint shall be carried out according to the sequential testing strategy for dermal irritation and corrosion set out in the Appendix to Test Guideline B.4. Acute Toxicity-Dermal Irritation/Corrosion (Annex B.4. to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.2. Eye irritation The assessment of this endpoint shall be carried out according to the sequential testing strategy for eye irritation and corrosion as set down in the Appendix to Test Guideline B.5.Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation/Corrosion (Annex B.5. to Regulation (EC)
No 440/2008)
8.3. Skin sensitisation Step 2 does not need to be conducted
if: - The assessment of this endpoint shall comprise the following consecutive steps:
-
1.the available information indicates that the substance should be classified for skin sensitisation or corrosivity; or
an assessment of the available human, animal and alternative data
-
-the substance is a strong acid (pH < 2.0) or base (pH > 11.5)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.4. Respiratory sensitisation ADS
8.5. Mutagenicity The assessment of this endpoint shall comprise the following consecutive steps:
-
an assessment of the available in vivo genotoxicity data
-
-an in vitro test for gene mutations in bacteria, an in vitro cytogenicity test in mammalian cells and an in vitro gene mutation test in mammalian cells are required
-
-appropriate in vivo genotoxicity studies shall be considered in case of a positive result in any of the
in vitro genotoxicity studies
8.5.1. In vitro gene mutation study
in bacteria 8.5.2. In vitro cytogenicity study in mammalian cells 8.5.3. In vitro gene mutation study in mammalian cells
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.6. In vivo genotoxicity study ADS The study/ies do(es) not generally need to be conducted if:
-
-The assessment of this endpoint shall comprise the following consecutive steps:
-
-the results are negative for the three in vitro tests and if no metabolites of concern are formed in mammals or
If there is a positive result
in any of the in vitro genotoxicity studies and there are no results available from an in vivo study already, an appropriate in vivo somatic
cell genotoxicity study shall be proposed / conducted by the applicant.
-
-valid in vivo micronucleus data is generated within a repeat dose study and the in vivo micronucleus test is the appropriate test to be conducted to address this information requirement
-
-the substance is known to be carcinogenic category 1A or 1B or mutagenic category 1A, 1B or
-
2.- If either of the in vitro gene mutation tests is positive, an in vivo test to investigate unscheduled DNA synthesis shall be conducted.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-If there is a positive result from an in vivo somatic cell study available, the potential for germ cell mutagenicity should be considered on the basis of all available data, including toxicokinetic evidence to demonstrate that the substance reached the tested organ. If no clear conclusions about germ cell mutagenicity can be made, additional investigations shall be considered.
8.7. Acute toxicity The study/ies do(es) not generally need to be conducted if:
-
In addition to the oral route of administration (8.7.1), for substances other than gases, the information mentioned under 8.7.2 to 8.7.3 shall be provided for at least one other route of administration.
-
-the substance is classified as corrosive to the skin.
The choice for the second route will depend on the nature of the substance and the likely route of human exposure.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-If the only route of exposure is the oral route, then information for only that route need be provided.
If either the dermal or inhalation route is the only route of exposure to humans then an oral test may be considered
-
-There may be specific circumstances where all routes of administration are deemed necessary.
8.7.1. By oral route The study need not be conducted if:
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.7.2. By inhalation Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate if exposure of humans via inhalation is likely taking into account:
-
the vapour pressure of the substance (a volatile substance has vapour pressure > 1 x 10[[note: -2]] Pa at 20°C) and/or
-
-the active substance is a powder containing a significant proportion (e.g. 1% on a weight basis)
of particles with particle size MMAD < 50 micrometers or
-
-the active substance is included in products that are powders or are applied in a manner that generates exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size (MMAD <50 micrometers).
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.7.3. By dermal route Testing by the dermal route is appropriate if:
-
-inhalation of the substance
is unlikely; or
-
-skin contact in production and/or use is likely; or
-
-the physicochemical and toxicological properties suggest potential for a significant rate of absorption through the skin.
8.8. Toxicokinetics and metabolism studies in mammals The toxicokinetics and metabolism studies should provide basic data about the rate and extent of absorption, the tissue distribution and the relevant metabolic pathway including the degree of metabolism, the routes and rate
of excretion and the relevant metabolites.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.8.1. Further toxicokinetic and ADS metabolism studies in mammals Additional studies might be required based on the outcome of the toxicokinetic and metabolism study conducted in rat. These further studies shall be required if:
-
there is evidence that metabolism in the rat is not relevant for human exposure
-
-route-to-route extrapolation from oral to dermal/inhalation exposure
is not feasible.
-
-Where it is considered appropriate to obtain information on dermal absorption, the assessment
of this endpoint shall proceed using a tiered approach for assessment of dermal absorption.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.9. Repeated dose toxicity The repeated dose toxicity study (28 or 90 days) does not need to be conducted if:
-
In general, only one route of administration is necessary and the oral route is the preferred route. However, in some cases it may be necessary to evaluate more than one route of exposure. For the evaluation of the safety of consumers in relation to active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route. Testing by the dermal route shall
be considered if:
-
a substance undergoes immediate disintegration and there are sufficient data on the cleavage products for systemic and local effects and no synergistic effects are expected;
or
-
-relevant human exposure can be excluded in accordance with section 3 of Annex IV
skin contact in production and/or use is likely; and
-
-inhalation of the substance
is unlikely; and
-
-one of the following conditions is met:
(i) toxicity is observed
in the acute dermal toxicity test at lower doses than in the oral toxicity test; or
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
(ii) information or test data indicate dermal absorption is comparable or higher than oral absorption;
or
(iii) dermal toxicity is recognised for structurally related substances and for example is observed
at lower doses than in the oral toxicity test
or dermal absorption
is comparable or higher than oral absorption. Testing by the inhalation route shall be considered if:
-
-exposure of humans via inhalation is likely taking into account the vapour pressure of the substance (volatile substances and gases have vapour pressure > 1 x 10-2 Pa at 20
°C) and/or
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.9.1. Short-term repeated dose toxicity The short-term toxicity study (28 days) does not need to be conducted if:
(i) study (28 days), preferred species
is rat a reliable sub-chronic (90 day) study is available, provided that the most appropriate species, dosage, solvent and route of administration were used,
(ii) the frequency and duration of human exposure indicates that a longer term study is appropriate and one of the following conditions is met:
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.9.2. Sub-chronic repeated dose The sub-chronic toxicity study (90 days) does not need to be conducted if:
-
-toxicity study (90-day), preferred species is rat a reliable short-term toxicity study (28 days) is available showing severe toxicity effects according to the criteria for classifying the substance as H372 and H373 (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008), for which the observed NOAEL-28 days, with the application of an appropriate uncertainty factor allows the extrapolation towards the NOAEL-90 days for the same route of exposure and;
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-the substance is unreactive, insoluble, not bioaccumulative and not inhalable and there is no evidence of absorption and no evidence of toxicity in a 28-day "limit test", particularly if such a pattern is coupled with limited human exposure.
8.9.3. Long-term repeated dose toxicity The long-term toxicity study ( 12 months) does not need to be conducted if:
-
-( 12 months)
Long-term exposure can be excluded and no effects have been seen at the limit dose in the 90-day study or
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.9.4. Further repeat dose studies ADS Further repeat dose studies including testing on a second species (non-rodent), studies of longer duration or through a different route of administration shall be undertaken in case of:
-
no other information on toxicity for a second non-rodent species is provided for; or
-
-failure to identify a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) in the 28 or the 90 day study, unless the reason is that no effects have been observed at the limit dose; or
-
-substances bearing positive structural alerts for effects for which the rat or mouse
is an inappropriate or insensitive model, or
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-toxicity of particular concern (e.g. serious/severe effects); or
-
-indications of an effect for which the available data is inadequate for toxicological and/or risk characterisation. In such cases it may also be more appropriate to perform specific toxicological studies that are designed to investigate these effects
(e.g. immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hormonal activity); or
-
-concern regarding local effects for which a risk characterisation cannot be performed by route-to route extrapolation, or
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-effects shown in substances with a clear relationship in molecular structure with the substance being studied were not detected in the 28
or the 90 days study or
-
-the route of administration used in the initial repeated dose study was inappropriate in relation to the expected route of human exposure and route-
to-route extrapolation cannot be made
8.10. Reproductive toxicity The studies need not be conducted if:
-
-For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route. the substance is known to be a genotoxic carcinogen and appropriate risk management measures are implemented including measures related to reproductive toxicity; or
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-the substance is of low toxicological activity (no evidence of toxicity seen in any of the tests available provided that the dataset is sufficiently comprehensive and informative), it can be proven from toxicokinetic data that no systemic absorption occurs via relevant routes of exposure (e.g. plasma/blood concentrations below detection limit using a sensitive method and absence of the substance and of metabolites of the substance in urine, bile or exhaled air) and the pattern of use indicates there is no or no significant human exposure.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-If a substance is known to have an adverse effect on fertility, meeting the criteria for classification as Reproductive toxicity Cat 1A or 1B: May damage fertility (H360F), and the available data are adequate
to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for fertility will be necessary. However, testing for development toxicity must be considered.
-
-If a substance is known to cause developmental toxicity, meeting the criteria for classification as Reproductive toxicity Cat 1A or 1B: May damage the unborn child (H360D), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for developmental toxicity will be necessary. However, testing for effects on fertility must be considered.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.10.1. Pre-natal developmental toxicity study, preferred species is rabbit; oral route of administration is the preferred route. The study shall be initially performed on one species. A decision on the need to perform additional studies on a second species (rat) or mechanistic studies should be based on the outcome of the first test and all other relevant available data.
8.10.2. Two-generation reproductive toxicity study, rat, oral route of administration is the preferred route.
If another reproductive toxicity test is used justification shall
be provided.
8.10.3. Further pre-natal developmental ADS toxicity study, preferred species
is rat, oral route of administration.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.11. Carcinogenicity A carcinogenicity study does not need
to be conducted if:
-
-See 8.11.1 for new study requirements
If the substance is classified as mutagen category 1A or 1B, the default presumption would be that a genotoxic mechanism for carcinogenicity is likely. In these cases, a carcinogenicity test will normally not
be required.
8.11.1. Combined carcinogenicity study and long-term repeated dose toxicity Rat, oral route of administration is the preferred route, if an alternative route is proposed a justification must be provided For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.11.2. Carcinogenicity testing in a second species
-
A second carcinogenicity study should normally be conducted using the mouse
as test species.
-
-For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route.
8.12. Relevant health data, observations and treatments Justification should be provided
if data is not available
8.12.1. Medical surveillance data on manufacturing plant personnel 8.12.2. Direct observation, e.g. clinical cases, poisoning incidents 8.12.3. Health records, both from industry and any other available sources
8.12.4. Epidemiological studies on the general population 8.12.5. Diagnosis of poisoning including specific signs of poisoning and clinical tests
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.12.6. Sensitisation/allergenicity observations 8.12.7. Specific treatment in case of an accident or poisoning: first aid measures, antidotes and medical treatment, if known
8.12.8. Prognosis following poisoning 8.13. Additional studies ADS Additional data which may be required depending on the characteristics and intended use
of the active substance.
8.13.1. Phototoxicity ADS 8.13.2. Neurotoxicity including ADS developmental neurotoxicity
-
-The preferred test species is the rat unless another test species is justified to be more appropriate.
-
-For delayed neurotoxicity tests the preferred species
will be the adult hen.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
If the active substance is an organophosphorus compound or if there is any evidence e.g. knowledge of the mechanism of action or from repeat dose studies that the active substance may have neurotoxic or developmental neurotoxic properties then additional information or specific studies
will be required. For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route.
8.13.3. Endocrine disruption ADS
If there is any evidence from in vitro, repeat dose or reproduction toxicity studies, that the active substance may have endocrine disrupting properties then additional information or specific studies shall be required:
-
to elucidate the mode/mechanism of action
-
-provide sufficient evidence
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route.
8.13.4. Immunotoxicity including ADS developmental immunotoxicity
If there is any evidence, from skin sensitisation, repeat dose or reproduction toxicity studies, that the active substance may have immunotoxic properties then additional information or specific studies shall be required:
-
to elucidate the mode/mechanism of action
-
-provide sufficient evidence for relevant adverse effects
in humans For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route.
8.13.5. Mechanistic data - any studies ADS necessary to clarify effects reported in toxicity studies.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.14. Studies related to the exposure of ADS humans to the active substance.
8.15. Toxic effects on livestock ADS and pets.
8.16. Food and feeding stuffs studies ADS including for food- producing animals and their products (milk, eggs and honey) Additional information related to the exposure of humans to the active substance contained in biocidal products.
8.16.1. Proposed acceptable residue ADS levels i.e. maximum residue limits (MRL) and the justification
of their acceptability
8.16.2. Behaviour of the residue of the ADS active substance on the treated or contaminated food or feeding stuffs including the kinetics of disappearance. Residue definitions should be provided where relevant. It is also important to compare residues found in toxicity studies with residues formed in food-producing animals, their product as well as food and feed.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.16.3. Overall material balance for the ADS active substance. Sufficient residue data from supervised trials on food producing species and their products as well as food and feed to demonstrate that residues likely to arise from the proposed use would not be of concern for human or animal health
8.16.4. Estimation of potential or actual ADS exposure of humans to the active substance and residues through diet and other means
8.16.5. If residues of the active substance ADS occur on feeding stuffs for a significant period of time or also residues found in food of animal origin after treatment on or around food-producing animals (e.g. direct treatment on animals or indirect treatment of animal houses or surroundings) then feeding and metabolism studies in livestock shall be required to permit evaluation of residues in food of animal origin
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.16.6. Effects of industrial processing ADS and/or domestic preparation on the nature and magnitude of residues of the active substance
8.16.7. Any other available information ADS that is relevant
It may be applicable to include information on migration into food, especially in the case of treatment of food contact materials
8.16.8. Summary and evaluation of data ADS submitted under 8.16.1 to 8.16.8
It is important to investigate if the same metabolites are found in food (from animals or plants) as the ones tested in toxicity studies. Otherwise values for risk assessment (e.g. ADI) are not valid for the residues found.
8.17. If the active substance is to be ADS used in products for action against plants including algae then tests to assess toxic effects of metabolites from treated plants, if any, where different from those identified in animals shall be required
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.18. Summary of mammalian toxicology Provide overall evaluation and conclusion with regard to all toxicological data and any other information concerning the active substances including NOAEL
-
9.ECOTOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES 9.1. Toxicity to Aquatic Organisms 9.1.1. Short-term toxicity testing on fish The study does not need to be conducted if:
-
-When short-term fish toxicity data is required the threshold approach (tiered strategy) should
be applied
a valid long-term aquatic toxicity study on fish
is available.
9.1.2. Short-term toxicity testing on aquatic invertebrates
9.1.2.1. Daphnia magna 9.1.2.2. Other species ADS 9.1.3. Growth inhibition study on algae 9.1.3.1. Effects on growth rate of green algae
9.1.3.2. Effects on growth rate of the cyanobacteria or of a diatom
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
9.1.4. Bioconcentration The experimental determination may not need to be carried out if:
-
-9.1.4.1. Estimation methods 9.1.4.2. Experimental determination it can be demonstrated on the basis of physico-chemical properties (e.g. log Kow < 3) or other evidence that the substance has a low potential for bioconcentration
9.1.5. Inhibition of microbial activity The study may be replaced by a nitrification inhibition test if available data show that the substance is likely to be an inhibitor of microbial growth or function, in particular nitrifying bacteria
9.1.6. Further Toxicity Studies on ADS Aquatic Organisms
If the results of the ecotoxicological studies, studies on fate and behaviour and/or the intended use(s) of the active substance indicate a risk for the aquatic environment or if long- term exposure is expected then one or more of the tests described in this section shall be conducted.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
9.1.6.1. Long term toxicity testing on ADS Fish (a) Fish Early Life Stage
(FELS) Test (b) Fish short term toxicity test
on embryo and sack fry stages (c) Fish juvenile growth test (d) Fish full life cycle test
9.1.6.2. Long term toxicity testing ADS
on invertebrates
(a) Daphnia growth and
reproduction study (b) Other species reproduction and growth (e.g. Mysid)
(c) Other species development and emergence (e.g. Chironomus)
9.1.7. Bioaccumulation in an ADS appropriate aquatic species 9.1.8. Effects on any other specific, ADS non-target organisms (flora and fauna) believed to be at risk
9.1.9. Studies on sediment ADS dwelling organisms 9.1.10. Effects on aquatic macrophytes ADS 9.1.11. Amphibian metamorphosis assay ADS
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
9.2. Terrestrial toxicity, initial tests ADS 9.2.1. Effects on soil microorganisms 9.2.2. Effects on earthworms or other
soil- dwelling non-target invertebrates
9.2.3. Acute toxicity to plants 9.3. Terrestrial tests, long term ADS 9.3.1. Reproduction study with earthworms or other
soil-dwelling non-target invertebrates
9.4. Effects on birds ADS For endpoint 9.4.3 the study does not need to be conducted if:
-
-9.4.1. Acute oral toxicity 9.4.2. Short-term toxicity eight-day the dietary toxicity study shows that the LC dietary study in at least one species (other than chickens, ducks and geese) 50 is above 2000 mg/kg
9.4.3. Effects on reproduction 9.5. Effects on arthropods ADS 9.5.1. Effects on honeybees 9.5.2. Other non-target terrestrial arthropods, e.g. predators 9.6. Bioconcentration, terrestrial ADS 9.7. Bioaccumulation, terrestrial ADS 9.8. Effects on other non-target, non-ADS aquatic organisms 9.9. Effects on mammals ADS
9.9.1. Acute oral toxicity 9.9.2. Short term toxicity
9.9.3. Long term toxicity 9.9.4. Effects on reproduction
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
9.10. Identification of endocrine ADS activity
-
10.ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND BEHAVIOUR 10.1. Fate and behaviour in water and sediment 10.1.1. Degradation, initial studies
If the assessment performed indicates the need to investigate further the degradation of the substance and its degradation products or the active substance has an overall low or absent abiotic degradation, then the tests described in 10.1.3 and 10.3.2 and where appropriate - in 10.4 shall be required. The choice of the appropriate test(s) depends on the results of the initial assessment performed.
10.1.1.1 Abiotic
(a) Hydrolysis as a function of
pH and identification of breakdown products
-
-The identification of breakdown products is required when the breakdown products at any sampling time are present
at
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
(b) Phototransformation in water, including identification of transformation products
10.1.1.2. Biotic
(a) Ready biodegradability (b) Inherent biodegradability (where appropriate)
10.1.2. Adsorption/desorption 10.1.3. Rate and route of degradation including identification of metabolites and degradation products
10.1.3.1. Biological sewage treatment (a) Aerobic biodegradation ADS (b) Anaerobic biodegradation ADS (c) STP simulation test ADS 10.1.3.2. Biodegradation in freshwater
(a) Aerobic aquatic ADS degradation study
(b) Water/sediment ADS degradation test 10.1.3.3 Biodegradation in sea water ADS 10.1.3.4 Biodegradation during ADS manure storage 10.1.4. Adsorption and desorption in ADS water/aquatic sediment systems and, where relevant, adsorption and desorption of metabolites and degradation products
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
10.1.5. Field study on accumulation in ADS sediment 10.1.6. Inorganic substances: ADS information on fate and behaviour in water
10.2. Fate and behaviour in soil ADS 10.2.1. Laboratory study on rate and ADS route of degradation including identification of the processes involved and identification of any metabolites and degradation products in one soil type (unless pH dependent route) under appropriate conditions Laboratory studies on rate of degradation in three additional
soil types
10.2.2. Field studies, two soil types ADS 10.2.3 Soil accumulation studies ADS 10.2.4. Adsorption and desorption in at ADS least three soil types and, where relevant, adsorption and desorption of metabolites and degradation products
10.2.5. Further studies on sorption
10.2.6. Mobility in at least three soil ADS types and where relevant mobility of metabolites and degradation products
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
10.2.6.1. Column leaching studies
10.2.6.2. Lysimeter studies
10.2.6.3. Field leaching studies
10.2.7. Extent and nature of ADS bound residues The determination and characteristics of bound residues is recommended to be combined with a soil simulation study.
10.2.8. Other soil degradation studies ADS 10.2.9. Inorganic substances: information on fate and behaviour in soil
10.3. Fate and behaviour in air 10.3.1. Phototransformation in air (estimation method) Identification of transformation products
10.3.2. Fate and behaviour in air, ADS further studies 10.4. Additional studies on fate and ADS behaviour in the environment 10.5. Definition of the residue ADS 10.5.1. Definition of the residue for risk assessment
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
10.5.2. Definition of the residue for monitoring
10.6. Monitoring data ADS 10.6.1. Identification of all degradation products (>10%) must be included in the studies on degradation in soil, water and sediments
-
11.MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
11.1. Recommended methods and precautions concerning handling, use, storage, transport or fire
11.2. In case of fire, nature of reaction products, combustion gases etc.
11.3. Emergency measures in case of accident 11.4. Possibility of destruction or decontamination following release in or on the following:
(a) air
(b) water, including
drinking water
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
11.5. Procedures for waste management of the active substance for industry or professional users
11.6. Possibility of reuse or recycling 11.7. Possibility of neutralisation
of effects 11.8. Conditions for controlled discharge including leachate qualities on disposal
11.9. Conditions for controlled incineration 11.10. Identification of any substances falling within the scope of List I or List II of the Annex to Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances, of Annex I and II to Directive 2006/118/EC on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration, of Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, of Annex I Part B to Directive 98/83/EC or Annex VIII and X to Directive 2000/60/EC.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated
as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
12.CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND PACKAGING
12.1. State any existing classification and labelling.
12.2. The hazard classification of the substance resulting from the application of the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
In addition, for each entry, the reasons why no classification is given for an endpoint should
be provided
12.2.1. Hazard Classification 12.2.2. Hazard pictogram
12.2.3. Signal word 12.2.4. Hazard statements 12.2.5. Precautionary statements including prevention, response, storage and disposal
12.3. Specific concentration limits, where applicable, resulting from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
TITLE 2
MICRO-ORGANISMS
CORE DATA SET AND ADDITIONAL DATA
SET FOR ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Information required to support the approval of an active substance is listed in the table below.
Conditions for not requiring a specific test that are set out in the appropriate test methods in the
Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 that are not repeated in column 3, also apply.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
1.APPLICANT
1.1. Name and address
1.2. Contact person 1.3. Manufacturer (name, address and location of manufacturing plant)
-
2.IDENTITY OF THE MICROORGANISM 2.1. Common name of the micro-organism (including alternative and superseded names)
2.2. Taxonomic name and strain 2.3. Collection and culture reference number where the culture is deposited 2.4. Methods, procedures and criteria used to establish the presence and identity of the micro-organism
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
2.5. Specification of the technical grade active ingredient 2.6. Method of production and quality control 2.7. Content of the micro-organism
2.8. Identity and content of impurities, additives, contaminating micro-organisms 2.9. Analytical profile of batches 3. BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MICRO-ORGANISM 3.1. General information on the microorganism 3.1.1. Historical background
3.1.2. Historical uses 3.1.3. Origin, natural occurrence and geographical distribution 3.2. Development stages/life cycle of the micro-organism 3.3. Relationships to known plant or animal or human pathogens 3.4. Genetic stability and factors affecting it 3.5. Information on the production of metabolites (especially toxins)
3.6. Production and resistance to antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents 3.7. Robustness to environmental factors 3.8. Further information on the micro-organism 4. METHODS OF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION 4.1. Analytical methods for the analysis of the microorganism as manufactured
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
4.2. Methods used for monitoring purposes to determine and quantify residues (viable or non-viable)
-
5.EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST TARGET ORGANISM 5.1. Function and mode of control e.g. attracting, killing, inhibiting 5.2. Infectiveness, dispersal and colonisation ability 5.3. Representative organism(s) controlled and products, organisms or objects to be protected 5.4. Effects on representative target organism(s) Effects on materials, substances and products 5.5. Likely concentration at which the micro- organism will be used 5.6. Mode of action (including time delay)
5.7. Efficacy data 5.8. Any known limitations on efficacy 5.8.1. Information on the occurrence or possible occurrence of the development of resistance of the target organism(s) and appropriate management strategies
5.8.2. Observations on undesirable or unintended side effects.
5.8.3. Host specificity, range and effects on species other than the target organism
5.9. Methods to prevent loss of virulence of seed stock of the micro-organism
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
6.INTENDED USES AND EXPOSURE 6.1. Field of use(s) envisaged
6.2. Product type(s)
6.3. Detailed description of the use pattern(s)
6.4. Category of users for which the micro- organism should be approved 6.5. Exposure data applying, as appropriate, the methodologies described in section 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
6.5.1. Information on human exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance
6.5.2. Information on environmental exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal
of the active substance
6.5.3. Information on exposure of food producing animals and food and feeding stuffs associated with the intended uses of the active substance
-
7.EFFECT ON HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH
7.1. Basic information
7.1.1. Medical data 7.1.2. Medical surveillance on manufacturing plant personnel 7.1.3. Sensitisation/allergenicity observations 7.1.4. Direct observation, e.g. clinical cases Any pathogenicity and infectiveness to humans and other mammals under conditions of immunosuppression
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
7.2. Basic studies
7.2.1. Sensitisation 7.2.2. Acute toxicity, pathogenicity, and infectiveness 7.2.2.1. Acute oral toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness 7.2.2.2. Acute inhalatory toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness 7.2.2.3. Intraperitoneal/subcutaneous single dose 7.2.3. In vitro genotoxicity testing 7.2.4. Cell culture study 7.2.5. Information on short-term toxicity and ADS pathogenicity 7.2.5.1. Health effects after repeated ADS inhalatory exposure 7.2.6. Proposed treatment: first aid measures, medical treatment 7.3. Specific toxicity, pathogenicity and ADS infectiveness studies 7.4. Genotoxicity -- in vivo studies in ADS somatic cells 7.5. Genotoxicity -- in vivo studies in germ cells ADS 7.6. Summary of mammalian toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness and overall evaluation
7.7. Residues in or on treated articles, food ADS and feedingstuffs
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
7.7.1. Persistence and likelihood of multiplication in ADS or on treated articles, feedingstuffs
or foodstuffs
7.7.2. Further information required ADS 7.7.2.1. Non-viable residues ADS 7.7.2.2. Viable residues ADS 7.8. Summary and evaluation of residues in or on ADS treated articles, food and feedingstuffs 8. EFFECTS ON NON-TARGET ORGANISMS 8.1. Effects on aquatic organisms
8.1.1. Effects on fish 8.1.2. Effects on freshwater invertebrates 8.1.3. Effects on algae growth 8.1.4. Effects on plants other than algae ADS 8.2. Effects on earthworms 8.3. Effects on soil micro-organisms
8.4. Effects on birds
8.5. Effects on bees 8.6. Effects on arthropods other than bees
8.7. Further studies ADS 8.7.1. Terrestrial plants ADS
8.7.2. Mammals ADS 8.7.3. Other relevant species and processes ADS 8.8. Summary and evaluation of effects on non- target organisms
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
9.1.2. Water
9.1.3. Air
9.1.4. Mobility 9.1.5. Summary and evaluation of fate and behaviour
in the environment
-
10.MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
10.1. Recommended methods and precautions concerning handling, storage, transport or fire 10.2. Emergency measures in case of an accident 10.3. Procedures for destruction or decontamination 10.4. Procedures for waste management 10.5. Monitoring plan to be used for the active micro-organism including handling, storage, transport and use
-
11.CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND PACKAGING OF THE MICRO-ORGANISM
11.1. Relevant risk group specified in Article 2 of Directive 2000/54/EC 12. SUMMARY AND EVALUATION The key information identified from the endpoints in each subsection (2-12) is summarised, evaluated and a draft risk assessment is performed.
ANNEX III
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS
-
1.This Annex sets out the information requirements that shall be included in the dossier for
the biocidal product accompanying an application for the approval of an active substance
in accordance with point (b) of Article 6 (1) and the dossier accompanying an application
for the authorisation of a biocidal product in accordance with point (a) of Article 19(1).
-
2.The data elements set down in this Annex comprise a Core Data Set (CDS) and an
Additional Data Set (ADS). The data elements belonging to the CDS are considered as the
basic data which should, in principle, be provided for all biocidal products.
With regard to the ADS, the data elements to be provided for a specific biocidal product
shall be determined by considering each of the ADS data elements indicated in this Annex
taking into account, inter alia, the physical and chemical properties of the product, existing
data, information which is part of the CDS and the types of products and the exposure
patterns related to these uses.
Specific indications for the inclusion of some data elements are provided in column 1 of
the Annex III table. The general considerations regarding adaptation of information
requirements as set out in Annex IV to this Regulation shall also apply. In light of the
importance of reducing testing on vertebrate animals, column 3 of the table gives specific
indications for the adaptation of some of the data elements which might require the use of
such tests on vertebrate animals.
For some of the information requirements set out in this Annex it may be possible to
satisfy these requirements based on available information of the properties of the active
substance(s) contained in the product and the properties of non-active substance(s)
included in the product. For non-active substances, applicants shall use the information
provided to them in the context of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, where
relevant, and the information made available by ECHA in accordance with point (e) of
Article 77(2) of that Regulation.
The relevant calculation methods used for the classification of mixtures as laid down in
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 shall, where appropriate, be applied in the hazard
assessment of the biocidal product. Such calculation methods shall not be used if, in
relation to a particular hazard, synergistic and antagonistic effects between the different
substances contained in the product are considered likely.
Detailed technical guidance regarding the application of this Annex and the preparation of
the dossier is available on the web-site of the Agency.
The applicant has the obligation to initiate a pre-submission consultation. In addition to the
obligation set out in Article 61(2), applicants may also consult with the competent
authority that will evaluate the dossier with regard to the proposed information
requirements and in particular the testing on vertebrate animals that the applicant proposes
to carry out.
Additional information may need to be submitted if necessary to carry out the evaluation as
indicated in Article 28(3) or 43(2).
The information submitted shall, in any case, be sufficient to support a risk assessment
demonstrating that the criteria in Article 18(1)(b) are met.
-
3.A detailed and full description of studies conducted and of the methods used shall be
included. It is important to ensure that the data available is relevant and is of sufficient
quality to fulfil the requirements.
-
4.The formats made available by the Agency shall be used for submission of the dossiers. In
addition, IUCLID shall be used for those parts of the dossiers to which IUCLID applies.
Formats and further guidance on data requirements and dossier preparation are available on
-
5.Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the
methods described in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008. However, if a method is inappropriate
or not described, other methods shall be used which are, whenever possible, internationally
recognised and scientifically appropriate and must be justified in the application.
-
6.Tests performed should comply with the relevant requirements of protection of laboratory
animals, set out in Directive 2010/63/EC and, in the case of ecotoxicological and
toxicological tests, good laboratory practice, set out in Directive 2004/10/EC or other
international standards recognised as being equivalent by the Commission or the Agency.
Tests on physico-chemical properties and safety-relevant substance data should be
performed at least according to international standards.
-
7.Where testing is done, a detailed quantitative and qualitative description (specification) of
the product used for each test and its impurities must be provided.
-
8.Where test data exist that have been generated before ...
-
*by methods other than those laid
down in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, the adequacy of such data for the purposes of this
Regulation and the need to conduct new tests according to the Regulation (EC)
No 440/2008 must be decided by the competent authority of the Member State, on a
case-by-case basis, taking into account, among other factors, the need to avoid
unnecessary testing.
-
9.New tests involving vertebrate animals shall be conducted as the last available option to
comply with the data requirements set out in this Annex when all the other data sources
have been exhausted. In vivo testing with corrosive substances at concentration/dose levels
causing corrosivity shall also be avoided.
TITLE 1
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
CORE DATA SET AND ADDITIONAL DATA
SET FOR CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Information required to support the authorisation of a biocidal product is listed in the table below.
For each information requirement set down in this Annex the indications given in columns 1 and 3
of Annex II for the same information requirement shall also apply.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
1.APPLICANT 1.1. Name and address, etc
1.2. Contact person 1.3. Manufacturer and formulator of the biocidal product and the active substance(s) (names, addresses, including location of plant(s))
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
2.3. Complete quantitative (g/kg, g/l or % w/w (v/v)) composition of the biocidal product, i.e. declaration of all active substances and co-formulants (substance or mixture according to Article 3 of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006), which are intentionally added to the biocidal product (formulation)
as well as detailed quantitative and qualitative information on the composition of the active substance(s) contained. For co-formulants, a safety data sheet in compliance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 has to
be provided.
In addition, all relevant information on individual ingredients, their function and, in case of a reaction mixture, the final composition of the biocidal product shall
be given.
2.4. Formulation type and nature of the biocidal product, e.g. emulsifiable concentrate, wettable powder, solution
-
3.PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND TECHNICAL PROPERTIES 3.1. Appearance (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.1.1. Physical state (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.1.2. Colour (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
3.1.3. Odour (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.2. Acidity/alkalinity The test is applicable when the pH of the biocidal product or its dispersion in water (1%) is outside the pH range 4-10
3.3. Relative density (liquids) and bulk, tap density (solids)
3.4. Storage stability, stability and shelf-life 3.4.1. Storage stability tests 3.4.1.1. Accelerated storage test 3.4.1.2. Long term storage test at ambient temperature 3.4.1.3. Low temperature stability test (liquids)
3.4.2. Effects on content of the active substance and technical characteristics of the biocidal product
3.4.2.1 Light 3.4.2.2 Temperature and humidity 3.4.2.3 Reactivity towards container material 3.5. Technical characteristics of the biocidal product
3.5.1. Wettability 3.5.2. Suspensibility, spontaneity and dispersion stability 3.5.3. Wet sieve analysis and dry sieve test 3.5.4. Emulsifiability, re-emulsifiability and emulsion stability 3.5.5. Disintegration time
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
3.5.6. Particle size distribution, content of dust/fines, attrition, friability 3.5.7. Persistent foaming 3.5.8. Flowability / Pourability / Dustability 3.5.9. Burning rate- smoke generators 3.5.10. Burning completeness- smoke generators 3.5.11. Composition of smoke -smoke generators 3.5.12. Spraying pattern -aerosols 3.5.13. Other technical characteristics 3.6. Physical and chemical compatibility with other products including other biocidal products with which its use is to
be authorised
3.6.1. Physical compatibility 3.6.2. Chemical compatibility 3.7. Degree of dissolution and dilution stability
3.8. Surface tension
3.9. Viscosity
-
4.PHYSICAL HAZARDS AND RESPECTIVE CHARACTERIESTICS
4.1. Explosives
4.2. Flammable gases
4.3. Flammable aerosols
4.4. Oxidising gases 4.5. Gases under pressure
4.6. Flammable liquids
4.7. Flammable solids 4.8. Self-reactive substances and mixtures 4.9. Pyrophoric liquids
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
4.10. Pyrophoric solids 4.11. Self heating substances and mixtures 4.12. Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
4.13. Oxidising liquids
4.14. Oxidising solids
4.15. Organic peroxides 4.16. Corrosive to metals 4.17. Additional physical indications of hazard 4.17.1. Auto-ignition temperatures of products (liquids and gases)
4.17.2. Relative self ignition temperature for solids 4.17.3. Dust explosion hazard 5. METHODS OF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION 5.1. Analytical method including validation parameters for determining the concentration of the active substance(s), residues, relevant impurities and substances of concern in the biocidal product
5.2. In so far as not covered by Annex II 5.2 and ADS 5.3, analytical methods for monitoring purposes including recovery rates and the limits of determination of relevant components of the biocidal product and/or residues thereof, where relevant in or on the following:
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
5.2.1. Soil ADS
5.2.2. Air ADS 5.2.3. Water (including drinking water) ADS and sediment 5.2.4. Animal and human body fluids and tissues ADS 5.3. Analytical methods for monitoring purposes ADS including recovery rates and the limit of quantification and detection for the active substance, and for residues thereof, in/on food of plant and animal origin or feeding stuffs and other products where relevant (not necessary if neither the active substance or the material treated with it does not come into contact with food producing animals, food of plant and animal origin or feeding stuffs)
-
6.EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST TARGET ORGANISMS 6.1. Function, e.g. fungicide, rodenticide, insecticide, bactericide Mode of control e.g. attracting, killing, inhibiting
6.2. Representative organism(s) to be controlled and products, organisms or objects to
be protected
6.3. Effects on representative target organisms 6.4. Likely concentration at which the active substance will be used 6.5. Mode of action (including time delay)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
6.6. The proposed label claims for the product and, where label claims are made, for treated articles
6.7. Efficacy data to support these claims, including any available standard protocols, laboratory tests or field trials used including performance standards where appropriate and relevant
6.8. Any known limitations on efficacy 6.8.1. Information on the occurrence or possible occurrence of the development of resistance and appropriate management strategies
6.8.2. Observations on undesirable or unintended side effects e.g. on beneficial and other non- target organisms
6.9. Summary and evaluation 7. INTENDED USES AND EXPOSURE 7.1. Field(s) of use envisaged for biocidal products and, where appropriate, treated articles
7.2. Product type 7.3. Detailed description of intended use pattern(s) for biocidal products and, where appropriate, treated articles
7.4. User e.g. industrial, trained professional, professional or general public (non-professional)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
7.5. Likely tonnage to be placed on the market per year 7.6. Method of application and a description of this method 7.7. Application rate and if appropriate, the final concentration of the biocidal product and active substance in a treated article or in the system in which the product is to be used, e.g. cooling water, surface water, water used for heating purposes.
7.8. Number and timing of applications, and where relevant, any particular information relating to geographical location or climatic variations including necessary waiting periods, clearance times, withdrawal periods or other precautions to protect human and animal health and the environment
7.9. Proposed instructions for use 7.10. Exposure data in conformity with Annex VI
to Regulation XXXX/20YY 7.10.1. Information on human exposure associated with production and formulation, proposed/expected uses and disposal
7.10.2. Information on environmental exposure associated with production and formulation, proposed/expected uses and disposal
7.10.3. Information on exposure from treated articles including leaching data (either laboratory studies or model data)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
7.10.4. Information regarding other products that the product is likely to be used together with, in particular the identity of the active substances in these products, if relevant, and the likelihood of any interactions
-
8.TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS 8.1. Skin corrosion or skin irritation Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
-The assessment of this endpoint shall be carried out according to the sequential testing strategy for dermal irritation and corrosion set out in the Appendix to Test Guideline B.4. Acute Toxicity-Dermal Irritation/Corrosion (Annex B.4. to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008) there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture sufficient to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.2. Eye irritation Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
-The assessment of this endpoint shall be carried out according to the sequential testing strategy for eye irritation and corrosion as set down in the Appendix to Test Guideline B.5.Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation/Corrosion (Annex B.5. to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008) there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/ECand Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected.
8.3. Skin sensitisation Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
-The assessment of this endpoint shall comprise the following consecutive steps:
-
1.there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected.
an assessment of the available human, animal and alternative data
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-the available information indicates that the product should
be classified for skin sensitisation or corrosivity; or
-
-the substance is a strong acid
(pH < 2.0) or base (Ph > 11.5)
8.4. Respiratory sensitisation ADS Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.5. Acute toxicity Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
-
-Classification using the tiered approach to classification of mixtures for acute toxicity in Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 is the default approach there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected.
8.5.1. By oral route
8.5.2. By inhalation 8.5.3. By dermal route
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.5.4. For biocidal products that are intended to be Testing on the mixture of products does not need to be conducted if:
-
-authorised for use with other biocidal products consideration should be given to testing combinations of the products for acute dermal toxicity and skin and eye irritation. there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected.
8.6. Information on dermal absorption Information on dermal absorption when exposure occurs to the biocidal product. The assessment of this endpoint shall proceed using a tiered approach
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.7. Available toxicological data relating to: Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
-
-co-formulants (i.e. substance(s) of concern), or there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP).
-
-a mixture that a substance(s) of concern is a component of
If no data is available, then the appropriate test(s) described in Annex II, shall be carried out for the co- formulants (i.e. substance(s) of concern) or a mixture that a substance(s) of concern is a component of
8.8. Food and feedingstuffs studies ADS 8.8.1. If residues of the biocidal product remain on ADS feedingstuffs for a significant period of time, then feeding and metabolism studies in livestock shall be required to permit evaluation of residues in food of animal origin
8.9. Effects of industrial processing and/or ADS domestic preparation on the nature and magnitude of residues of the biocidal product
8.10. Other test(s) related to the exposure ADS
to humans Suitable test(s) and a reasoned case will be required for the biocidal product
In addition, for certain biocides which are applied directly or around livestock (including horses) residue studies might be needed.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
9.ECOTOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES 9.1. Sufficient information relating to the ecotoxicity of the biocidal product such as to enable a decision to be made concerning the classification of the product is required.
-
-Where there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected, classification of the mixture can be made according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
-
-Where valid data on the components is not available or where synergistic effects may be expected then testing of components and/or the biocidal product itself may be necessary.
9.2. Further Ecotoxicological studies Further studies chosen from among the endpoints referred to in section 9 of Annex II for relevant components of the biocidal product or the biocidal product itself may be required if the data on the active substance cannot give sufficient information and if there are indications of risk due to specific properties of the biocidal product
9.3. Effects on any other specific, non-target ADS organisms (flora and fauna) believed to be at risk
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
9.4. If the biocidal product is in the form of bait or granules the following studies may
be required:
9.4.1. Supervised trials to assess risks to non-target organisms under field conditions 9.4.2. Studies on acceptance by ingestion of the biocidal product by any non-target organisms thought to be at risk
9.5. Secondary ecological effect e.g. when a ADS large proportion of a specific habitat type
is treated.
-
10.ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND BEHAVIOUR The test requirements below are applicable only to the relevant components of the biocidal product
10.1. Foreseeable routes of entry into the environment on the basis of the use envisaged
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
10.2. Further studies on fate and behaviour in ADS the environment Further studies chosen from among the endpoints referred to in section 10 of Annex II for relevant components of the biocidal product or the biocidal product itself may
be required. For products that are used outside, with direct emission to soil, water or surfaces, the components in the product may influence the fate and behaviour (and ecotoxicity) of the active substance. Data are required unless it is scientifically justified that the fate of the components in the product is covered by the data provided for the active substance and other identified substances of concern
10.3. Leaching behaviour ADS 10.4. Testing for distribution and dissipation in ADS the following:
10.4.1. Soil ADS 10.4.2. Water and sediment ADS
10.4.3. Air ADS 10.5. If the biocidal product is to be sprayed near ADS to surface waters then an overspray study may be required to assess risks to aquatic organisms or plants under field conditions
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
10.6. If the biocidal product is to be sprayed ADS outside or if potential for large scale formation of dust is given then data on overspray behaviour may be required to assess risks to bees and non-target arthropods under field conditions
-
11.MEASURES TO BE ADOPTED TO PROTECT HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
11.1. Recommended methods and precautions concerning handling, use, storage, disposal, transport or fire
11.2. Identity of relevant combustion products in cases of fire 11.3. Specific treatment in case of an accident,
e.g. first-aid measures, antidotes, medical treatment if available; emergency measures to protect the environment
11.4. Possibility of destruction or decontamination following release in or on the following:
11.4.1. Air 11.4.2. Water, including drinking water 11.4.3. Soil
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
11.5. Procedures for waste management of the biocidal product and its packaging for industrial use, use by trained professionals, professional users and non-professional users (e.g. possibility of reuse or recycling, neutralisation, conditions for controlled discharge, and incineration
11.6. Procedures for cleaning application equipment where relevant 11.7. Specify any repellents or poison control measures included in the product that are present to prevent action against non-target organisms
-
12.CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING, AND PACKAGING
As established in point (b) of Article 19(1), proposals including justification for the hazard and precautionary statements in accordance with the provisions set in Directive 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 must be submitted. Example labels, instructions for use and safety data sheets shall be provided
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
12.2. Hazard pictogram
12.3. Signal word
12.4. Hazard statements 12.5. Precautionary statements including prevention, response, storage and disposal 12.6. Proposals for safety-data sheets should be provided, where appropriate 12.7. Packaging (type, materials, size, etc.), compatibility of the product with proposed packaging materials to be included
TITLE 2
MICRO-ORGANISMS
CORE DATA SET AND ADDITIONAL DATA SET
Information required to support the authorisation of a biocidal product is listed in the table below.
For each information requirement set down in this Annex the indications given in columns 1 and 3
of Annex II for the same information requirement shall also apply.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
1.APPLICANT
1.1. Name and address
1.2. Contact person 1.3. Manufacturer and formulator of the biocidal product and the micro- organism(s) (names, addresses, including location of plant(s))
-
2.IDENTITY OF THE BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS 2.1. Trade name or proposed trade name 2.2. Manufacturer's development code and number of the biocidal product,
if appropriate
2.3. Detailed quantitative (g/kg, g/l or % w/w (v/v)) and qualitative information on the constitution, composition and function of the biocidal product, e.g. micro-organism, active substance(s) and product co-formulants and any other relevant components.
All relevant information on individual ingredients and the final composition of the biocidal product shall be given.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
2.4. Formulation type and nature of the biocidal product
-
3.BIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF THE BIOCIDAL PRODUCT
3.1. Biological properties of the micro- organism in the biocidal product 3.2. Appearance (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.2.1. Colour (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.2.2. Odour (at 20°C and 101.3 kPa)
3.3. Acidity, alkalinity and pH value
3.4. Relative density 3.5. Storage stability, stability and shelf- life
3.5.1. Effects of light 3.5.2. Effects of temperature and humidity 3.5.3. Reactivity towards the container 3.5.4. Other factors affecting stability 3.6. Technical characteristics of the biocidal product
3.6.1. Wettability 3.6.2. Suspensibility and suspension stability 3.6.3. Wet sieve analysis and dry sieve test 3.6.4. Emulsifiability, re-emulsifiability, emulsion stability 3.6.5. Particle size distribution content of dust/ fines, attrition and friability 3.6.6. Persistent foaming 3.6.7. Flowability / Pourability / Dustability 3.6.8. Burning rate - smoke generators 3.6.9. Burning completeness - smoke generators
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
3.6.10. Composition of smoke - smoke generators 3.6.11. Spraying patterns - aerosols 3.6.12. Other technical characteristics 3.7. Physical, chemical and biological compatibility with other products including biocidal products with which its use is to be authorised
or registered
3.7.1. Physical compatibility 3.7.2. Chemical compatibility 3.7.3. Biological compatibility
3.8. Surface tension
3.9. Viscosity
-
4.PHYSICAL HAZARDS AND RESPECTIVE CHARACTERISITICS
4.1. Explosives
4.2. Flammable gases
4.3. Flammable aerosols
4.4. Oxidising gases 4.5. Gases under pressure
4.6. Flammable liquids
4.7 Flammable solids
4.8. Oxidising liquids
4.9. Oxidising solids
4.10. Organic peroxides 4.11. Corrosive to metals 4.12. Other physical indications of hazard 4.12.1. Auto-ignition temperatures of products (liquids and gases)
4.12.2. Relative self-ignition temperature for solids 4.12.3. Dust explosion hazard
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
5.METHODS OF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION 5.1. Analytical method for determining the concentration of the micro- organism(s) and substances of concern
in the biocidal product
5.2. Analytical methods for monitoring ADS purposes including recovery rates and the limit of quantification and detection for the active substance, and for residues thereof, in/on food of plant and animal origin or feeding stuffs and other products where relevant (not necessary if neither the active substance nor the article treated with it does not come into contact with food producing animals, food of plant and animal origin or feeding stuffs)
-
6.EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST TARGET ORGANISM 6.1. Function and mode of control 6.2. Representative pest organism(s) to be controlled and products, organisms or objects to be protected
6.3. Effects on representative target organisms 6.4. Likely concentration at which micro-organism will be used
6.5. Mode of action 6.6. The proposed label claims for the product
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
6.7. Efficacy data to support these claims, including any available standard protocols, laboratory tests, or field trials used including performance standards, where appropriate and relevant
6.8. Any other known limitations on efficacy including resistance 6.8.1. Information on the occurrence or possible occurrence of the development of resistance and appropriate management strategies
6.8.2. Observations on undesirable or unintended side effects
-
7.INTENDED USES AND EXPOSURE 7.1. Field of use envisaged
7.2. Product type 7.3. Detailed description of intended use 7.4. User e.g. industrial, trained professional, professional or general public (non-professional)
7.5. Method of application and a description of this method 7.6. Application rate and if appropriate the final concentration of the biocidal product or the micro-organism active substance in a treated article or the system in which the product is to be used (e.g. in the application device or bait)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
7.7. Number and timing of applications and duration of protection Any particular information relating to the geographical location or climatic variations including necessary waiting periods for re-entry or necessary withdrawal period or other precautions to protect human and animal health and the environment
7.8. Proposed instructions for use
7.9. Exposure data 7.9.1. Information on human exposure associated with the proposed/expected uses and disposal
7.9.2. Information on environmental exposure associated with the proposed/expected uses and disposal
-
8.TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE FOR Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
-HUMANS AND ANIMALS there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.1. Skin corrosion or irritation
8.2. Eye irritation
8.3. Skin sensitisation 8.4. Respiratory sensitisation ADS
8.5. Acute toxicity
-
-Classification using the tiered approach to classification of mixtures for acute toxicity in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
is the default approach
8.5.1. Oral
8.5.2. Inhalation
8.5.3. Dermal 8.5.4. Additional acute toxicity studies 8.6. Information on dermal absorption if required 8.7. Available toxicological data relating Testing on the product/mixture does not need to be conducted if:
-
to: - co-formulants (i.e. substance(s) there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected
of concern), or
-
-a mixture that a substance(s) of concern is a component of
If no data is available, then the appropriate test(s) described in Annex II, shall be carried out for the co-formulants (i.e. substance(s) of concern) or a mixture that a substance(s) of concern is a component of
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
8.8. Supplementary studies for Testing on the mixture of products does not need to be conducted if:
-
-combinations of biocidal products For biocidal products that are intended to be authorised for use with other biocidal products, the mixture of products, where possible, shall be tested for acute dermal toxicity and skin and eye irritation, as appropriate there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture to allow classification of the mixture according to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 (CLP) and synergistic effects between any of the components are not expected
8.9. Residues in or on treated articles, food ADS and feedingstuffs 9. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES 9.1. Sufficient information relating to the ecotoxicity of the biocidal product such as to enable a decision to be made concerning the classification of the product is required.
-
Where there is valid data available on each of the components in the mixture and synergistic effects between any
of the components are not expected, classification of the mixture can be made according
to the rules laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and Regulation (EC)
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
-Where valid data on the components is not available or where synergistic effects may be expected then testing of components and/or the biocidal product itself may be necessary.
9.2. Further ecotoxicological studies Further studies chosen from among the endpoints referred to in section 8 of Annex II Micro-organisms for relevant components of the biocidal product or the biocidal product itself may be required if the data on the active substance cannot give sufficient information and if there are indications of risk due to specific properties of the biocidal product
9.3. Effects on any other specific non-ADS target organisms (flora and fauna) believed to be at risk
9.4. If the biocidal product is in the form ADS
of bait or granules 9.4.1. Supervised trials to assess risks to non-target organisms under field conditions
9.4.2. Studies on acceptance by ingestion of the biocidal product by any non-target organisms thought to be at risk
9.5. Secondary ecological effect e.g. when ADS a large proportion of a specific habitat type is treated.
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
10.ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND BEHAVIOUR 10.1 Foreseeable routes of entry into the environment on the basis of the use envisaged
10.2. Further studies on fate and behaviour ADS
in the environment Where relevant, all the information required in section 9 of Annex II "Micro-organisms" may be required for the product For products that are used outside, with direct emission to soil, water or surfaces, the components in the product may influence the fate and behaviour (and ecotoxicity) of the active substance. Data are required unless it is scientifically justified that the fate of the components in the product is covered by the data provided for the active substance and other identified substances of concern
10.3. Leaching behaviour ADS 10.4. If the biocidal product is to be sprayed ADS outside or if potential for large scale formation of dust is given then data on overspray behaviour may be required to assess risks to bees under field conditions
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
11.MEASURES TO BE ADOPTED TO PROTECT MAN, ANIMAL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
11.1. Recommended methods and precautions concerning: handling, storage, transport or fire
11.2. Measures in the case of an accident 11.3. Procedures for destruction or decontamination of the biocidal product and its packaging
11.3.1. Controlled incineration
11.3.2. Others 11.4. Packaging and compatibility of the biocidal product with proposed packaging materials
11.5. Procedures for cleaning application equipment where relevant 11.6. Monitoring plan to be used for the active micro-organism and other micro-organism(s) contained in the biocidal product including handling, storage, transport and use
Column 1 Information required: Column 2
All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from standard information concerning some of the information requirements that may require recourse to testing of vertebrate animals
-
12.CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND PACKAGING Example labels, instructions for use and safety data sheets shall
be provided
12.1. Indication on the need for the biocidal product to carry the biohazard sign specified in Annex II to Directive 2000/54/EC
12.2. Precautionary statements including prevention, response, storage and disposal
12.3. Proposals for safety-data sheets should be provided, where appropriate 12.4. Packaging (type, materials, size, etc.), compatibility of the product with proposed packaging materials to
be included
ANNEX IV
GENERAL RULES FOR THE ADAPTATION OF THE DATA REQUIREMENTS
This Annex sets out rules to be followed when the applicant proposes to adapt the data requirements
set out in Annexes II and III in accordance with Article 6(2) and (3) or Article 20(1) and (2),
without prejudice to the specific rules set out in Annex III on the use of the calculation methods for
classification of mixtures to avoid testing on vertebrate animals.
The reasons for such adaptations to the data requirements must be clearly stated under the
appropriate heading of the dossier referring to the specific rule(s) of this Annex
.
-
1.TESTING DOES NOT APPEAR SCIENTIFICALLY NECESSARY
1.1. Use of existing data
1.1.1. Data on physical-chemical properties from experiments not carried out according to GLP
or the relevant test methods.
Data shall be considered to be equivalent to data generated by the corresponding test
methods if the following conditions are met:
(1) adequacy of the data for the purpose of classification and labelling and
(2) sufficient adequate and reliable documentation is provided to assess the equivalency
of the study; and
(3) the data are valid for the endpoint being investigated and the study is performed
using an acceptable level of quality assurance.
1.1.2. Data on human health and environmental properties from experiments not carried out
according to GLP or the relevant test methods.
Data shall be considered to be equivalent to data generated by the corresponding test
methods if the following conditions are met:
(1) adequacy of the data for the purpose of classification and labelling and
risk assessment;
(2) adequate and reliable coverage of the key parameters/end-points foreseen to be
investigated in the corresponding test methods;
(3) exposure duration comparable to or longer than the corresponding test methods if
exposure duration is a relevant parameter;
(4) adequate and reliable documentation of the study is provided; and
(5) the study is performed using a system of quality assurance.
1.1.3. Historical human data
As a general rule, in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, tests
on humans shall not be performed for the purposes of this Regulation. However, existing
historical human data, such as epidemiological studies on exposed populations, accidental
or occupational exposure data, biomonitoring studies, clinical studies and human volunteer
studies performed in accordance with internationally accepted ethical standards shall
be considered.
Data collected on humans shall not be used to lower the safety margins resulting from tests
or studies on animals.
The strength of the data for a specific human health effect depends, among other things, on
the type of analysis and on the parameters covered and on the magnitude and specificity of
the response and consequently the predictability of the effect. Criteria for assessing the
adequacy of the data include:
(1) the proper selection and characterisation of the exposed and control groups;
(2) adequate characterisation of exposure;
(3) sufficient length of follow-up for disease occurrence;
(4) valid method for observing an effect;
(5) proper consideration of bias and confounding factors; and
(6) a reasonable statistical reliability to justify the conclusion.
In all cases adequate and reliable documentation shall be provided.
1.2. Weight of evidence
There may be sufficient weight of evidence from several independent sources of
information leading to the assumption/conclusion that a substance has or does not have a
particular dangerous property, while the information from each single source alone is
considered insufficient to support this notion. There may be sufficient weight of evidence
from the use of positive results of newly developed test methods, not yet included in the
relevant test methods or from an international test method recognised by the Commission
as being equivalent, leading to the conclusion that a substance has a particular dangerous
property. However, if the newly developed test method has been approved by the
Commission, but not yet been published, its results may be taken into account even where
it leads to the conclusion that a substance does not have a particular dangerous property.
Where consideration of all the available data provides sufficient weight of evidence for the
presence or absence of a particular dangerous property:
-
-further testing not involving vertebrate animals may be omitted.
In all cases adequate and reliable documentation shall be provided.
1.3. Qualitative or Quantitative structure-activity relationship ((Q)SAR)
Results obtained from valid qualitative or quantitative structure-activity relationship
models ((Q)SARs) may indicate the presence, but not the absence of a given dangerous
property. Results of (Q)SARs may be used instead of testing when the following
conditions are met:
-
-the results are derived from a (Q)SAR model whose scientific validity has
been established,
-
-the substance falls within the applicability domain of the (Q)SAR model,
-
-the results are adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and risk
assessment, and
-
-adequate and reliable documentation of the applied method is provided.
The Agency shall, in collaboration with the Commission, Member States and interested
parties, develop and provide guidance on the use of (Q)SARs.
1.4. In vitro methods
Results obtained from suitable in vitro methods may indicate the presence of a given
dangerous property or may be important in relation to a mechanistic understanding, which
may be important for the assessment. In this context, "suitable" means sufficiently well-
developed according to internationally agreed test development criteria.
Where such in vitro tests are positive, it is necessary to confirm the dangerous property by
adequate in vivo tests
. However, such confirmation may be waived, if the following
conditions are met:
(1) results are derived from an in vitro method whose scientific validity has been
established by a validation study, according to internationally agreed
validation principles;
(2) results are adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and risk
assessment; and
(3) adequate and reliable documentation of the applied method is provided.
In the case of negative results, these exemptions do not apply. A confirmation test
may be requested on a case-by-case basis.
1.5. Grouping of substances and read-across approach
Substances whose physicochemical, toxicological and ecotoxicological properties are
similar or follow a regular pattern as a result of structural similarity may be considered as a
group, or "category" of substances. Application of the group concept requires that
physicochemical properties, human health effects and environmental effects or
environmental fate may be predicted from data for reference substance(s) within the group
by interpolation to other substances in the group (read-across approach). This avoids the
need to test every substance for every endpoint.
The similarities may be based on:
(1) a common functional group indicating the presence of dangerous properties;
(2) common precursors and/or the likelihood of common breakdown products via
physical and biological processes, which result in structurally similar chemicals and
indicates the presence of dangerous properties; or
(3) a constant pattern in the changing of the potency of the properties across
the category.
If the group concept is applied, substances shall be classified and labelled on this basis.
In all cases results shall:
-
-be adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and risk assessment;
-
-have adequate and reliable coverage of the key parameters addressed in the
corresponding test method; and
-
-cover an exposure duration comparable to or longer than the corresponding test
method if exposure duration is a relevant parameter.
In all cases, adequate and reliable documentation of the applied method shall be provided.
The Agency shall, in collaboration with the Commission, Member States and interested
parties, develop and provide guidance on technically and scientifically justified
methodology for the grouping of substances.
-
2.TESTING IS TECHNICALLY NOT POSSIBLE
Testing for a specific endpoint may be omitted, if it is technically not possible to conduct
the study as a consequence of the properties of the substance: e.g. very volatile, highly
reactive or unstable substances cannot be used, mixing of the substance with water may
cause danger of fire or explosion or the radio-labelling of the substance required in certain
studies may not be possible. The guidance given in the relevant test methods, more
specifically on the technical limitations of a specific method, shall always be respected.
-
3.PRODUCT-TAILORED EXPOSURE-DRIVEN TESTING
3.1. Testing in accordance with some end-points in sections 8 and 9 of Annexes II and III,
notwithstanding Article 6(2), may be omitted based on exposure considerations, where
exposure data in accordance with Annex II or III are available.
In that case, the following conditions shall be met:
-
-An exposure assessment shall be performed, covering primary and secondary
exposure under realistic worst case for all intended uses of the biocidal product that
contains the active substance for which approval is applied, or of the biocidal product
for which the authorisation is sought.
-
-If a new exposure scenario is introduced at a later stage, during the product
authorisation process, additional data shall be submitted to assess whether the
justification for data adaptation still applies.
-
-The reasons why the outcome of the exposure assessment justifies waiving of data
requirements shall be clearly and transparently explained.
However, testing cannot be omitted for non-threshold effects. As a consequence, certain
core data shall always be obligatory, e.g. genotoxicity testing.
If relevant, the Agency shall, in collaboration with the Commission, Member States and
interested parties, develop and provide further guidance on the criteria established in
accordance with Articles 6(4) and 20(4).
3.2. In all cases, adequate justification and documentation shall be provided. The justification
shall be based on an exposure assessment, in accordance with the relevant Technical Notes
ANNEX V
BIOCIDAL PRODUCT-TYPES AND THEIR DESCRIPTIONS
AS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)
MAIN GROUP 1: Disinfectants
Product-type 1: Human hygiene
Products in this group are biocidal products used for human hygiene purposes, applied on or in
contact with human skin or scalps for the primary purpose of disinfecting the skin or scalp.
Product-type 2: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans
or animals
Products used for the disinfection of surfaces, materials, equipment and furniture which are not used
for direct contact with food or feeding stuffs.
Usage areas include, inter alia, swimming pools, aquariums, bathing and other waters; air
conditioning systems; and walls and floors in private, public, and industrial areas and in other areas
for professional activities.
Products used for disinfection of air, water not used for human or animal consumption, chemical
toilets, waste water, hospital waste and soil.
Products used as algaecides for treatment of swimming pools, aquariums and other waters and for
remedial treatment of construction materials.
Products used to be incorporated in textiles, tissues, masks, paints and other articles or materials
with the purpose of producing treated articles with disinfecting properties.
Product-type 3: Veterinary hygiene
Products used for veterinary hygiene purposes such as disinfectants, disinfecting soaps, oral or
corporal hygiene products or with anti-microbial function.
Products used to disinfect the materials and surfaces associated with the housing or transportation
of animals.
Product-type 4: Food and feed area
Products used for the disinfection of equipment, containers, consumption utensils, surfaces or
pipework associated with the production, transport, storage or consumption of food or feed
(including drinking water) for humans and animals.
Products used to impregnate materials which may enter into contact with food.
Product-type 5: Drinking water
Products used for the disinfection of drinking water for both humans and animals.
MAIN GROUP 2: Preservatives
Unless otherwise stated these product-types include only products to prevent microbial and
algal development.
Product-type 6: Preservatives for products during storage
Products used for the preservation of manufactured products, other than foodstuffs, feedingstuffs,
cosmetics or medicinal products or medical devices by the control of microbial deterioration to
ensure their shelf life.
Products used as preservatives for the storage or use of rodenticide or insecticide baits.
Product-type 7: Film preservatives
Products used for the preservation of films or coatings by the control of microbial deterioration or
algal growth in order to protect the initial properties of the surface of materials or objects such as
paints, plastics, sealants, wall adhesives, binders, papers, art works.
Product-type 8: Wood preservatives
Products used for the preservation of wood, from and including the saw-mill stage, or wood
products by the control of wood-destroying or wood-disfiguring organisms, including insects.
This product type includes both preventive and curative products.
Product-type 9: Fibre, leather, rubber and polymerised materials preservatives
Products used for the preservation of fibrous or polymerised materials, such as leather, rubber or
paper or textile products by the control of microbiological deterioration.
Product-type 10: Construction material preservatives
Products used for the preservation of masonry, composite materials, or other construction materials
other than wood by the control of microbiological, and algal attack.
Product-type 11: Preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems
Products used for the preservation of water or other liquids used in cooling and processing systems
by the control of harmful organisms such as microbes, algae and mussels.
Products used for the disinfection of drinking water or of water for swimming pools are not
included in this product type.
Product-type 12: Slimicides
Products used for the prevention or control of slime growth on materials, equipment and structures,
used in industrial processes, e.g. on wood and paper pulp, porous sand strata in oil extraction.
Product-type 13: Working or cutting fluid preservatives
Products to control microbial deterioration in fluids used for working or cutting metal, glass or
other materials.
MAIN GROUP 3: Pest control
Product-type 14: Rodenticides
Products used for the control of mice, rats or other rodents, by means other than repulsion
or attraction.
Product-type 15: Avicides
Products used for the control of birds,by means other than repulsion or attraction.
Product-type 16: Molluscicides, vermicides and products to control other invertebrates
Products used for the control of molluscs, worms and invertebrates not covered by other
product types, by means other than repulsion or attraction.
Product-type 17: Piscicides
Products used for the control of fish,by means other than repulsion or attraction.
Product-type 18: Insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods
Products used for the control of arthropods (e.g. insects, arachnids and crustaceans), by means other
than repulsion or attraction.
Product-type 19: Repellents and attractants
Products used to control harmful organisms (invertebrates such as fleas, vertebrates such as birds,
fish, rodents), by repelling or attracting, including those that are used for human or veterinary
hygiene either directly on the skin or indirectly in the environment of man or animals.
Product-type 20: Control of other vertebrates
Products used for the control of vertebrates other than those already covered by the other
product-types of this main group, by means other than repulsion or attraction..
MAIN GROUP 4: Other biocidal products
Product-type 21: Antifouling products
Products used to control the growth and settlement of fouling organisms (microbes and higher
forms of plant or animal species) on vessels, aquaculture equipment or other structures used
in water.
Product-type 22: Embalming and taxidermist fluids
Products used for the disinfection and preservation of human or animal corpses, or parts thereof.
ANNEX VI
COMMON PRINCIPLES FOR THE EVALUATION OF DOSSIERS
FOR BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS
CONTENTS
Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Assessment
-
-General Principles
-
-Effects on human and animal health
-
-Effects on the environment
-
-Effects on target organisms
-
-Efficacy
Conclusions
-
-General Principles
-
-Effects on human and animal health
-
-Effects on the environment
-
-Effects on target organisms
-
-Efficacy
-
-Summary
Overall integration of conclusions
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Correspondence with the criteria set out in Article 18(1)(b)
The subheadings "Effects on human and animal health", "Effects on the Environment", "Effects on
Target Organisms" and "Efficacy" used in the sections "Assessment" and "Conclusions" correspond
to the four criteria set out in Article 18(1)(b) as follows:
"Efficacy" corresponds to criterion (i): "is sufficiently effective".
"Effects on Target Organisms" corresponds to criterion (ii): "has no unacceptable effects on target
organisms, in particular unacceptable resistance or cross resistance or unnecessary suffering and
pain for vertebrates".
"Effects on human and animal health" corresponds to criterion (iii): "has no immediate or delayed
unacceptable effects itself or as a result of its residues on human and animal health, including that
of vulnerable groups either directly or through drinking water, food, feed, air or through other
indirect effects".
"Effects on the environment" corresponds to criterion iv: "has no unacceptable effects itself, or as a
result of its residues, on the environment having particular regard to the following considerations:
-
-its fate and distribution in the environment;
-
-contamination of surface waters (including estuarial and seawater), groundwater and
drinking water, air and soil taking into account locations distant from its use following
long-range environmental transportation;
-
-its impact on non-target organisms;
Technical Definitions
(a) Hazard identification
This is the identification of the adverse effects which a biocidal product has an inherent
capacity to cause.
(b) Dose (concentration) - response (effect) assessment
This is the estimate of the relationship between the dose, or level of exposure, of an active
substance or substance of concern in a biocidal product and the incidence and severity of
an effect.
(c) Exposure assessment
This is the determination of the emissions, pathways and rates of movement of an active
substance or a substance of concern in a biocidal product and its transformation or
degradation in order to estimate the concentration/doses to which human populations,
animals or environmental compartments are or may be exposed.
(d) Risk characterisation
This is the estimation of the incidence and severity of the adverse effects likely to occur in
a human population, animals or environmental compartments due to actual or predicted
exposure to any active substance or substance of concern in a biocidal product. This may
include 'risk estimation' i.e. the quantification of that likelihood.
(e) Environment
Water, including sediment, air, soil, wild species of fauna and flora, and any
interrelationship between them, as well as any relationship with living organisms.
INTRODUCTION
-
1.This Annex sets out the common principles for the evaluation of dossiers for biocidal
products referred to in Article 18(1)(b). A decision by a Member State or the Commission
to authorise a biocidal product shall be taken on the basis of the conditions set down in
Article 18 taking account of the evaluation carried out according to this Annex. Detailed
technical guidance regarding the application of this Annex is available on the web-site of
-
2.The principles set out in this Annex can be applied in their entirety to the evaluation of
biocidal products comprised of chemical substances. For biocidal products containing
micro-organisms, these principles should be further developed in technical guidance taking
into account practical experience gained, and be applied taking into account the nature of
the product and the latest scientific information. In the case of biocidal products containing
nanomaterials the principles set out in this Annex will also need to be adapted and
elaborated in technical guidance to take account of the latest scientific information.
-
3.In order to ensure a high and harmonised level of protection of human and animal health
and of the environment, any risks arising from the use of a biocidal product shall be
identified. To achieve this, a risk assessment shall be carried out to determine the
acceptability or otherwise of any risks that are identified. This is done by carrying out an
assessment of the risks associated with the relevant individual components of the biocidal
product taking into account any cumulative and synergistic effects.
-
4.A risk assessment on the active substance(s) present in the biocidal product is always
required. This risk assessment shall entail hazard identification, and, as appropriate, dose
(concentration) - response (effect) assessment, exposure assessment and risk
characterisation. Where a quantitative risk assessment cannot be made a qualitative
-
5.Additional risk assessments shall be carried out, in the same manner as described above, on
any substance of concern present in the biocidal product. Information submitted in the
framework of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall be taken into account
where appropriate.
-
6.In order to carry out a risk assessment data are required. These data are detailed in
Annexes II and III and take account of the fact that there are a wide variety of applications
as well as different product types and that this has an impact on the associated risks. The
data required shall be the minimum necessary to carry out an appropriate risk assessment.
The evaluating body shall take due consideration of the requirements of Article 6,
Article 20 and Article 61 in order to avoid duplication of data submissions. Data may also
be required on a substance of concern present in a biocidal product. In case of in-situ
generated active substances the risk assessment includes also the possible risks from
the precursor(s).
-
7.The results of the risk assessments carried out on an active substance and on substances of
concern present in the biocidal product shall be integrated to produce an overall assessment
for the biocidal product itself.
-
8.When making evaluations of a biocidal product the evaluating body shall:
(a) take into consideration other relevant technical or scientific information which is
reasonably available to them with regard to the properties of the biocidal product, its
components, metabolites, or residues;
(b) evaluate, where relevant, justifications submitted by the applicant for not supplying
certain data.
-
9.The application of these common principles shall when taken together with the other
conditions set out in Article 18 lead to the competent authorities or the Commission
deciding whether or not a biocidal product can be authorised, such authorisation may
include restrictions on use or other conditions. In certain cases the competent authorities
may conclude that more data are required before an authorisation decision can be made.
-
10.In the case of biocidal products containing active substances covered by the exclusion
criteria in Article 5(1), the competent authorities or the Commission shall also evaluate
whether the conditions of Article 5(2) can be satisfied.
-
11.During the process of evaluation, applicants and the evaluating bodies shall cooperate in
order to resolve any questions on the data requirements quickly or to identify at an early
stage any additional studies required, or to amend any proposed conditions for the use of
the biocidal product or to modify its nature or its composition in order to ensure full
compliance with the requirements of Article 18 and of this Annex. The administrative
burden, especially for SMEs, shall be kept to the minimum necessary without prejudicing
the level of protection afforded to humans, animals and the environment.
-
12.The judgments made by the evaluating body during the evaluation must be based on
scientific principles, preferably recognised at international level, and be made with the
benefit of expert advice.
ASSESSMENT
General principles
-
13.The data submitted in support of an application for authorisation of a biocidal product shall
be validated by the evaluating or receiving competent authority in accordance with the
relevant Articles of the Regulation. After validation of these data the competent authorities
shall utilise them by carrying out a risk assessment based on the proposed use. Information
submitted in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall be taken into account
where appropriate.
-
14.A risk assessment on the active substance present in the biocidal product shall always be
carried out. If there are, in addition, any substances of concern present in the biocidal
product then a risk assessment shall be carried out for each of these. The risk assessment
shall cover the proposed normal use of the biocidal product together with a realistic
worst-case scenario including any relevant production and disposal issue. The assessment
shall also take account of how any "treated articles" treated with or containing the product
may be used and disposed of. Active substances that are generated in-situ and the
associated precursors shall also be considered.
-
15.In carrying out the assessment, the possibility of cumulative or synergistic effects shall also
be taken into account.
-
16.For each active substance and each substance of concern present in the biocidal product,
the risk assessment shall entail hazard identification and the establishment of appropriate
reference values for dose or effect concentrations such as NOAEL or Predicted No Effect
Concentrations (PNEC), where possible. It shall also include, as appropriate, a dose
(concentration) - response (effect) assessment, together with an exposure assessment and a
risk characterisation.
-
17.The results arrived at from a comparison of the exposure to the appropriate reference
values for each of the active substances and any substances of concern shall be integrated
to produce an overall risk assessment for the biocidal product. Where quantitative results
are not available the results of the qualitative assessments shall be integrated in a
similar manner.
-
18.The risk assessment shall determine:
(a) the hazards due to the physico-chemical properties,
(b) the risk to humans and animals,
(c) the risk to the environment,
(d) the measures necessary to protect humans, animals and the general environment
during both the proposed normal use of the biocidal product and in a realistic
worst-case situation.
-
19.In certain cases it may be concluded that further data are required before a risk assessment
can be finalised. Any such additional data requested shall be the minimum necessary to
complete such a risk assessment.
-
20.The information provided on the biocidal product family shall permit the evaluating body
to reach a decision on whether all the products within the biocidal product family comply
with the criteria under Article 18(1)(b).
-
21.The technical equivalence with reference to active substances already included in the list of
approved substances, shall be established for every active substance contained in the
Effects on human and animal health
Effects on human health
-
22.The risk assessment shall take account of the following potential effects arising from the
use of the biocidal product and the populations liable to exposure.
-
23.The effects previously mentioned result from the properties of the active substance and any
substance of concern present. They are:
-
-acute toxicity,
-
-irritation,
-
-corrosivity,
-
-sensitisation,
-
-repeated dose toxicity,
-
-mutagenicity,
-
-carcinogenicity,
-
-neurotoxicity,
-
-immunotoxicity,
-
-disruption of the endocrine system,
-
-any other special properties of the active substance or substance of concern,
-
-other effects due to physico-chemical properties.
-
24.The populations previously mentioned are:
-
-professional users,
-
-non-professional users,
-
-humans exposed directly or indirectly via the environment.
In considering these populations, particular attention should be given to the need to protect
vulnerable groups within these populations.
-
25.The hazard identification shall address the properties and potential adverse effects of the
active substance and any substances of concern present in the biocidal product.
-
26.The evaluating body shall apply points 27 to 30 when carrying out a dose (concentration) -
response (effect) assessment on an active substance or a substance of concern present in a
biocidal product.
-
27.For repeated dose toxicity and reproductive toxicity the dose-response relationship shall be
assessed for each active substance or substance of concern and, where possible, NOAEL
identified. If it is not possible to identify a NOAEL, the lowest-observed-adverse-effect
level (LOAEL) shall be identified. Where appropriate, other dose-effect descriptors may be
used as reference values.
-
28.For acute toxicity, corrosivity and irritation, it is not usually possible to derive a NOAEL
or LOAEL on the basis of tests conducted in accordance with the requirements of this
Regulation. For acute toxicity, the LD50 (median lethal dose) or LC50 (median lethal
concentration) value or another appropriate dose-effect descriptor shall be derived. For the
other effects it shall be sufficient to determine whether the active substance or substance of
concern has an inherent capacity to cause such effects during use of the product.
-
29.For mutagenicity and carcinogenicity, a non-threshold assessment should be carried out if
the active substance or substance of concern is genotoxic and carcinogenic. If the active
substance or a substance of concern is not genotoxic a threshold assessment shall be
-
30.With respect to skin sensitisation and respiratory sensitisation, in so far as there is no
consensus on the possibility of identifying a dose/concentration below which adverse
effects are unlikely to occur, particularly in a subject already sensitised to a given
substance, it shall be sufficient to evaluate whether the active substance or substance of
concern has an inherent capacity to cause such effects as a result of the use of the
biocidal product.
-
31.When carrying out the risk assessment special consideration shall be given to toxicity data
derived from observations of human exposure if such data are available, e.g. information
gained from manufacture, from poison centres or epidemiology surveys.
-
32.An exposure assessment shall be carried out for each of the human populations
(professional users, non-professional users and humans exposed directly or indirectly via
the environment), for which exposure to a biocidal product occurs or can reasonably be
foreseen with particular attention paid to the pathways of exposure relevant for vulnerable
groups. The objective of the assessment shall be to make a quantitative or qualitative
estimate of the dose/concentration of each active substance or substance of concern,
including relevant metabolites and degradation products to which a population is, or may
be exposed during use of the biocidal product and articles treated with that product.
-
33.The exposure assessment shall be based on the information in the technical dossier
provided in conformity with Article 6 and Article 20 and on any other available and
relevant information. Particular account shall be taken, as appropriate, of:
-
-adequately measured exposure data,
-
-the form in which the product is marketed,
-
-the type of biocidal product,
-
-the application method and application rate,
-
-the physico-chemical properties of the product,
-
-the likely routes of exposure and potential for absorption,
-
-the frequency and duration of exposure,
-
-Maximum Residue Levels,
-
-the type and size of specific exposed populations where such information
is available.
-
34.When conducting the exposure assessment special consideration shall be given to
adequately measured, representative exposure data if such data are available. Where
calculation methods are used for the estimation of exposure levels, adequate models shall
These models shall:
-
-make a best possible estimation of all relevant processes taking into account realistic
parameters and assumptions,
-
-be subjected to an analysis taking into account possible elements of uncertainty,
-
-be reliably validated with measurements carried out under circumstances relevant for
the use of the model,
-
-be relevant to the conditions in the area of use.
Relevant monitoring data from substances with analogous use and exposure patterns or
analogous properties shall also be considered.
-
35.Where, for any of the effects set out in point 23 a reference value has been identified, the
risk characterisation shall entail comparison of the reference value with the evaluation of
the dose/concentration to which the population will be exposed. Where a reference value
cannot be established a qualitative approach shall be used.
Assessment factors account for the extrapolation from animal toxicity to the exposed
human population. The setting of an overall assessment factor considers the degree of
uncertainty in inter-species and intra-species extrapolation. In the absence of suitable
chemical specific data, a default assessment factor of 100 is applied to the relevant
reference value. Additional elements can also be considered for assessment factors,
toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics, the nature and severity of the effect, human (sub-)
populations, exposure deviations between study results and human exposure with regard to
frequency and duration, study duration extrapolation (e.g. sub-chronic to chronic),
dose-response relationship and the overall quality of the toxicity data package.
Effects on animal health
-
36.Using the same relevant principles as described in the section dealing with effects on
humans, the evaluating body shall consider the risks posed to animals from the
biocidal product.
Effects on the Environment
-
37.The risk assessment shall take account of any adverse effects arising in any of the three
environmental compartments - air, soil and water (including sediment) and of the biota
following the use of the biocidal product.
-
38.The hazard identification shall address the properties and potential adverse effects of the
active substance and any substances of concern present in the biocidal product.
-
39.A dose (concentration) - response (effect) assessment shall be carried out in order to
predict the concentration below which adverse effects in the environmental compartment
of concern are not expected to occur. This shall be carried out for the active substance and
for any substance of concern present in the biocidal product. This concentration is known
as PNEC. However, in some cases, it may not be possible to establish a PNEC and a
qualitative estimation of the dose (concentration) - response (effect) then has to be made.
-
40.The PNEC shall be determined from the data on effects on organisms and ecotoxicity
studies submitted in accordance with requirements of Article 6 and Article 19. It shall be
calculated by applying an assessment factor to the reference values resulting from tests on
organisms, e.g. LD50 (median lethal dose), LC50 (median lethal concentration), EC50
(median effective concentration), IC50 (concentration causing 50 % inhibition of a given
parameter, e.g. growth), NOEL(C) (no-observed-effect level (concentration)), or LOEL(C)
(lowest-observed-effect level (concentration)). Where appropriate, other dose-effect
descriptors may be used as reference values.
-
41.An assessment factor is an expression of the degree of uncertainty in extrapolation from
test data on a limited number of species to the real environment. Therefore, in general, the
more extensive the data and the longer the duration of the tests, the smaller is the degree of
uncertainty and the size of the assessment factor.
-
42.For each environmental compartment an exposure assessment shall be carried out in order
to predict the concentration likely to be found of each active substance or substance of
concern present in the biocidal product. This concentration is known as the predicted
environmental concentration (PEC). However in some cases it may not be possible to
establish a PEC and a qualitative estimate of exposure then has to be made.
-
43.A PEC, or where necessary a qualitative estimate of exposure, need only be determined for
the environmental compartments to which emissions, discharges, disposal or distributions
(including any relevant contribution from articles treated with biocidal products) are
known or are reasonably foreseeable.
-
44.The PEC, or qualitative estimation of exposure, shall be determined taking account of, in
particular, and if appropriate:
-
-adequately measured exposure data,
-
-the form in which the product is marketed,
-
-the type of biocidal product,
-
-the application method and application rate,
-
-the physico-chemical properties,
-
-likely pathways to environmental compartments and potential for
adsorption/desorption and degradation,
-
-the frequency and duration of exposure,
-
-long range environmental transportation.
-
45.When conducting the exposure assessment special consideration shall be given to
adequately measured, representative exposure data if such data are available. Where
calculation methods are used for the estimation of exposure levels, adequate models shall
be applied. The characteristics of these models shall be as listed in point 34. Where
appropriate, on a case-by-case basis, relevant monitoring data from substances with
analogous use and exposure patterns or analogous properties should also be considered.
-
46.For any given environmental compartment, the risk characterisation shall, as far as
possible, entail comparison of the PEC with the PNEC so that a PEC/PNEC ratio may
be derived.
-
47.If it has not been possible to derive a PEC/PNEC ratio, the risk characterisation shall entail
a qualitative evaluation of the likelihood that an effect is occurring under the current
conditions of exposure or will occur under the expected conditions of exposure.
Effects on Target Organisms
-
48.An assessment shall be made to demonstrate that the biocidal product does not cause
unnecessary suffering in its effect on target vertebrates. This shall include an evaluation of
the mechanism by which the effect is obtained and the observed effects on the behaviour
and health of the target vertebrates; where the intended effect is to kill the target vertebrate
the time necessary to obtain the death of the target vertebrate and the conditions under
which death occurs shall be evaluated.
-
49.The evaluating body shall, where relevant, evaluate the possibility of the development of
resistance or cross-resistance to an active substance in the biocidal product by the
target organism.
Efficacy
-
50.Data submitted by the applicant shall be sufficient to substantiate the efficacy claims for
the product. Data submitted by the applicant or held by the evaluating body must be able to
demonstrate the efficacy of the biocidal product against the target organism when used
normally in accordance with the conditions of authorisation.
-
51.Testing should be carried out according to Union guidelines if these are available and
applicable. Where appropriate, other methods can be used as shown in the list below. If
relevant acceptable field data exist, these can be used.
-
-ISO, CEN or other international standard method
-
-national standard method
-
-industry standard method (if accepted by the evaluating body)
-
-individual producer standard method (if accepted by the evaluating body)
-
-data from the actual development of the biocidal product (if accepted by the
evaluating body).
Summary
-
52.In each of the areas where risk assessments have been carried out, the evaluating body
shall combine the results for the active substance together with the results for any
substance of concern to produce an overall assessment for the biocidal product itself. This
shall also take account of any cumulative or synergistic effects.
-
53.For biocidal product containing more than one active substance any adverse effects shall
also be considered together to produce an overall assessment for the biocidal product itself.
CONCLUSIONS
General principles
-
54.The purpose of the evaluation is to establish whether or not the product complies with the
criteria set down in point (b) of Article 18(1). The evaluating body shall reach its
conclusion as a result of the integration of the risks arising from each active substance
together with the risks from each substance of concern present in the biocidal product
based on the assessment carried out in accordance with points 13 to 53 of this Annex.
-
55.In establishing compliance with the criteria set out in point (b) of Article 18(1) the
evaluating body shall arrive at one of the following conclusions for each product type and
for each area of use of the biocidal product for which application has been made:
(1) that the biocidal product complies with the criteria;
(2) that subject to specific conditions/restrictions the biocidal product can comply with
the criteria;
(3) that it is not possible, without additional data, to establish if the biocidal product
complies with the criteria;
(4) that the biocidal product does not comply with the criteria.
-
56.The evaluating body shall, when seeking to establish whether a biocidal product complies
with the criteria in point (b) of Article 18(1), take into account uncertainty arising from the
variability in the data used in the evaluation process.
-
57.If the conclusion arrived at by the evaluating body is that additional information or data are
required, then the evaluating body shall justify the need for any such information or data.
This additional information or data shall be the minimum necessary to carry out a further
appropriate risk assessment.
Effects on human and animal health
Effects on human health
-
58.The evaluating body shall consider possible effects on all human populations, namely
professional users, non-professional users and humans exposed directly or indirectly
through the environment. In reaching these conclusions particular attention shall be paid to
vulnerable groups among the different populations.
-
59.The evaluating body shall examine the relationship between exposure and effect. A
number of factors need to be considered when examining this relationship and one of the
most important is the nature of the adverse effect of the substance under consideration.
These effects include acute toxicity, irritancy, corrosivity, sensitisation, repeated dose
toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, reproductive
toxicity, disruption of the endocrine system together with physico-chemical properties, and
any other adverse properties of the active substance or substance of concern, or of their
relevant metabolites or degradation products.
-
60.Typically the margin of exposure (MOE
ref) the ratio between the dose descriptor and the
exposure concentration - is in the region of 100 but a MOE
ref that is higher or lower than
this may also be appropriate depending on, among other things, the nature of the critical
effects and the sensitivity of the population.
-
61.The evaluating body shall, if appropriate, conclude that criterion (iii) under point (b) of
Article 18(1) can only be complied with by application of prevention and protection
measures including the design of work processes, engineering controls, use of adequate
equipment and materials, application of collective protection measures and where exposure
cannot be prevented by other means application of individual protection measures
including the wearing of personal protective equipment such as respirators,
breathing-masks, overalls, gloves and goggles in order to reduce exposure for
-
62.If for non-professional users the wearing of personal protective equipment would be the
only possible method for reducing exposure to an acceptable level for this population the
product shall not normally be considered as complying with criterion (iii) under point (b)
of Article 18(1) for this population.
Effects on animal health
-
63.Using the same relevant criteria as described in the section dealing with effects on human
health, the evaluating body shall consider whether criterion (iii) under point (b) of
Article 18(1) is complied with for animal health.
Effects on the Environment
-
64.The basic tool used in the decision making is the PEC/PNEC ratio or, if this is not
available, a qualitative estimation. Due consideration shall be given to the accuracy of this
ratio due to variability in the data used both in measurements of concentration and
of estimation.
In the determination of the PEC the most appropriate model should be used taking into
account the environmental fate and behaviour of the biocidal product.
-
65.For any given environmental compartment if the PEC/PNEC ratio is equal to or less than 1
the risk characterisation shall be that no further information and/or testing are necessary. If
the PEC/PNEC ratio is greater than 1 the evaluating body shall judge, on the basis of the
size of that ratio and on other relevant factors, if further information and/or testing are
required to clarify the concern or if appropriate risk reduction measures are necessary or if
the biocidal product cannot comply with criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1).
Water
-
66.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) if under the proposed conditions of use, the
foreseeable concentration of the active substance or of any other substance of concern or of
relevant metabolites or breakdown or reaction products in water (or its sediments) has an
unacceptable impact on non-target organisms in the aquatic, marine or estuarine
environment unless it is scientifically demonstrated that under relevant field conditions
there is no unacceptable effect.
-
67.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) if, under the proposed conditions of use, the
foreseeable concentration of the active substance or of any other substance of concern or of
relevant metabolites or breakdown or reaction products in groundwater exceeds the lower
of the following concentrations:
-
-the maximum permissible concentration laid down by Directive 98/83/EC; or
-
-the maximum concentration as laid down following the procedure for approving the
active substance under this Regulation, on the basis of appropriate data, in particular
toxicological data,
unless it is scientifically demonstrated that under relevant field conditions the lower
concentration is not exceeded.
-
68.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) if the foreseeable concentration of the active
substance or a substance of concern or of relevant metabolites, breakdown or reaction
products to be expected in surface water or its sediments after use of the biocidal product
under the proposed conditions of use:
-
-exceeds, where the surface water in or from the area of envisaged use is intended for
the abstraction of drinking water, the values fixed by:
-
-Directive 2000/60/EC,
-
-
-
-has an impact deemed unacceptable on non-target organisms,
unless it is scientifically demonstrated that under relevant field conditions this
concentration is not exceeded.
-
69.The proposed instructions for use of the biocidal product, including procedures for
cleaning application equipment, must be such that, if followed, they minimise the
likelihood of accidental contamination of water or its sediments.
Soil
-
70.Where contamination of soil is likely to occur, the evaluating body shall conclude that the
biocidal product does not comply with criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) if the
active substance or substance of concern contained in the product, after use of the
biocidal product:
-
-during tests in the field, persists in soil for more than one year, or
-
-during laboratory tests, forms non-extractable residues in amounts exceeding 70 % of
the initial dose after 100 days with a mineralisation rate of less than 5 % in 100 days,
or
-
-has unacceptable consequences or effects on non-target organisms,
unless it is scientifically demonstrated that under field conditions there is no unacceptable
accumulation in soil.
Air
-
71.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) of point (b) of Article 18(1) where there is a reasonably foreseeable
possibility of unacceptable effects on the air compartment unless it is scientifically
demonstrated that under relevant field conditions there is no unacceptable effect.
Non-target organisms
-
72.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) where there is a reasonably foreseeable
possibility of non-target organisms being exposed to the biocidal product, and if for any
active substance or substance of concern:
-
-the PEC/PNEC is above 1 unless it is clearly established in the risk assessment that
under field conditions no unacceptable effects occur after use of the biocidal product
according to the proposed conditions of use, or
-
-the bioconcentration factor (BCF) related to fat tissues in non-target vertebrates is
above 1 unless it is clearly established in the risk assessment that under field
conditions no unacceptable effects occur, either directly or indirectly, after use of the
product according to the proposed conditions of use.
-
73.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) where there is a reasonably foreseeable
possibility of aquatic organisms including marine and estuarine organisms being exposed
to the biocidal product, and if for any active substance or substance of concern in it:
-
-the PEC/PNEC is above 1 unless it is clearly established in the risk assessment that
under field conditions the viability of aquatic organisms including marine and
estuarine organisms is not threatened by the biocidal product according to the
proposed conditions of use, or
-
-BCF is greater than 1000 for substances which are readily biodegradable or greater
than 100 for those which are not readily biodegradable unless it is clearly established
in the risk assessment that under field conditions no unacceptable impact, either
directly or indirectly, occurs on the viability of exposed organisms including marine
and estuarine organisms after use of the biocidal product according to the proposed
conditions of use.
-
74.The evaluating body shall conclude that the biocidal product does not comply with
criterion (iv) under point (b) of Article 18(1) where there is a reasonably foreseeable
possibility of micro-organisms in sewage treatment plants being exposed to the biocidal
product if for any active substance, substance of concern, relevant metabolite, breakdown
or reaction product the PEC/PNEC ratio is above 1 unless it is clearly established in the
risk assessment that under field conditions no unacceptable impact, either directly or
indirectly, occurs on the viability of such micro-organisms.
Effects on Target Organisms
-
75.If the development of resistance or cross resistance to the active substance in the biocidal
product is likely, the evaluating body shall consider actions to minimise the consequences
of this resistance. This may involve modification of the conditions under which an
authorisation is given. However, if the development of resistance or cross-resistance
cannot be reduced sufficiently, the evaluating authority shall conclude that the biocidal
product does not satisfy criterion (ii) under point (b) of Article 18(1).
-
76.A biocidal product intended to control vertebrates shall not normally be regarded as
satisfying criterion (ii) under point (b) of Article 18(1) unless:
-
-death is synchronous with the extinction of consciousness, or
-
-death occurs immediately, or
-
-vital functions are reduced gradually without signs of obvious suffering.
For repellent products, the intended effect shall be obtained without unnecessary suffering
and pain for the target vertebrate.
Efficacy
-
77.The level, consistency and duration of protection, control or other intended effects must, as
a minimum, be similar to those resulting from suitable reference products, where such
products exist, or to other means of control. Where no reference products exist, the
biocidal product must give a defined level of protection or control in the areas of proposed
use. Conclusions as to the performance of the biocidal product must be valid for all areas
of proposed use and for all areas in the Member State or, where appropriate, in the Union,
except where the biocidal product is intended for use in specific circumstances. The
evaluating body shall evaluate dose-response data generated in appropriate trials (which
must include an untreated control) involving dose rates lower than the recommended rate,
in order to assess if the recommended dose is the minimum necessary to achieve the
Summary
-
78.In relation to the criteria set out in points (iii) and (iv) of Article 18(1)(b), the evaluating
body shall combine the conclusions arrived at for the active substance(s) and the
substances of concern to produce overall summary conclusions for the biocidal product
itself. A summary of the conclusions in relation to the criteria set out in points (i) and (ii)
of Article 18(1)(b) shall also be made.
OVERALL INTEGRATION OF CONCLUSIONS
The evaluating body shall, on the basis of the evaluation carried out in accordance with the
principles set down in this Annex, come to a conclusion as to whether or not it is established that
the biocidal product complies with the criteria laid down under point (b) of Article 18(1).
ANNEX VII
CORRELATION TABLE
*
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 1 Article 1.1 Article 2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Article 1.2 Article 1.2 Article 1.3 Article 1.4
Article 3
3.1 3.2 Article 2.1 Article 2.2 Article 4
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Article 10.1 Article 10.3 Article 10.2 Article 10.2
Article 5 Article 6
6.1 6.2 6.3 Article 11.1.a Article 11.1.a.i and ii
Article 7
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Article 11.1.a
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 8
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 Article 11.2 1
st subparagraph Article 11.2 2
nd subparagraph Article 10.1 1
st subparagraph Article 11.4 Article 11.3 Article 9
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5
Article 10
10.1
10.2
Article 10.4 Article 11
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
Article 12
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7 Article 13
13.1
13.2
13.3 Article 10.4
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 14 Article 15
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5 Article 3.1 Article 8.1 Article 3.4 Article 3.6 Article 3.7 Article 16
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
16.6 Article 5.1 Article 5.1.b
Article 5.2 Article 2.1.j Article 17
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4 Article 2.1.b
Article 18
18.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
18.5 Article 8.2
Article 8.12
Article 33 Article 19
19.1
19.2
Article 20
20.1
20.2
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 21
21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
21.6
Article 10.5.i
Article 10.5.iii Article 22
22.1
22.2
22.3 Article 23
23.1
23.2
23.3
23.4
23.5
23.6 Article 3.3.i
Article 24
24.1
24.2
24.3
24.4
24.5
24.6
24.7
24.8 24.9
Article 3.6
Article 3.6 Article 25
25.1
25.2
25.3
25.4
25.5
25.6 Article 4.1 Article 4.1
Article 4.1
Article 26
26.1
26.2
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 27
27.1
27.2 Article 4.4 Article 4.5 Article 28
28.1
28.2
28.3
28.4
28.5
28.6
28.7
28.8
28.9
28.10 Article 29
29.1
29.2 Article 4.2
Article 30
30.1
30.2
Article 31 Article 4.6 Article 32 Article 33
33.1
33.2 Article 34
34.1
34.2
34.3
34.4
34.5 Article 35
35.1
35.2
35.3
35.4
35.5
35.6
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 36
36.1
36.2
36.3
36.4
36.5
36.6
36.7
36.8
Article 37
37.1
37.2
37.3
37.4
37.5
37.6
Article 38
38.1
38.2
38.3 Article 14.1
Article 14.2 Article 39
39.1
39.2
39.3
39.4 Article 7.1 Article 7.3
Article 40 Article 7.2 Article 41 Article 7.5 Article 42 Article 43 Article 44
44.1
44.2
44.3
44.4
44.5
44.6
44.7
44.8
44.9
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 45
45.1
45.2
45.3 Article 15.1 Article 15.2 Article 46
46.1
46.2
46.3
46.4 Article 17.1 Article 17.2 Article 17.3 Article 17.5 Article 47
47.1
47.2 Article 48
48.1
48.2
48.3
48.4
48.5 Article 12.1
Article 12.3 Article 49
49.1
49.2
49.3 49.4
Article 12.1.c.ii and 1.b and 1.d.ii Article 12.2.c.i and ii
Article 50
50.1
50.2 Article 51
51.1
51.2 Article 52
52.1
52.2
52.3
52.4
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 53
53.1
53.2 Article 13.1 Article 54
54.1
54.2
54.3
54.4 Article 24
Article 24 Article 55
55.1
55.2
55.3
55.4
Article 19.1 Article 19.2 Article 56
56.1
56.2
56.3 Article 57
57.1
57.2 Article 58
58.1
58.2
58.3 Article 20.1 and 2 Article 20.3 Article 20.6
Article 59 Article 21 2
nd subparagraph Article 60
60.1
60.2
60.3
60.4
60.5 Article 61
61.1
61.2 Article 62
62.1
62.2
62.3 Article 22.1 1
st and 2
nd
subparagraphs Article 22.1 3
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 63
63.1
63.2
63.3 Article 23 1
st subparagraph Article 23 2
nd subparagraph
Article 64 Article 65
65.1
65.2 Article 66
66.1
66.2
66.3 Article 67
67.1
67.2 Article 68
68.1
68.2
Article 69 Article 70
70.1
70.2
70.3
70.4
Article 25
Article 71
71.1
71.2 Article 26.1 and 2
Article 72
72.1
72.2
72.3
72.4
72.5 Article 28.1
Article 28.3 Article 28.4
Article 73 Articles 29 and 30 Article 74 Article 75 Article 76 Article 32
This Regulation Directive 98/8/EC Article 77
77.1
77.2
77.3
77.4 Article 16.2 Article 16.1 Article 16.3
Article 78
78.1
78.2
Article 79 Article 80
80.1
80.2
Article 81 Article 82
82.1
82.2
Article 83 Article 84 Article 85 Annex I Annex I Annex II Annex II A, III A and IV A Annex III Annex II B, III B and IV B Annex IV Annex V Annex V Annex VI Annex VI
- 9 mrt '10COM(2010)83 - Voorschriften en algemene beginselen die van toepassing zijn op de wijze waarop de lidstaten de uitoefening van de uitvoeringsbevoegdheden door de Commissie controleren
- 5 nov '08COM(2008)543 - Bescherming van dieren die voor wetenschappelijke doeleinden worden gebruikt
- 1 aug '08COM(2008)505 - Voltooiing van de geleidelijke eliminatie van stoffen die de ozonlaag afbreken Betere regelgeving als continuering van 20 jaar succesvol beleid
- 3 mrt '08COM(2008)124 - In de handel brengen en het gebruik van diervoeders
- 5 feb '08COM(2008)49 - Cosmetische producten (herschikking) (SEC(2008)117) (SEC(2008)118)
- 21 dec '07COM(2007)844 - Industriële emissies (geïntegreerde preventie en bestrijding van verontreiniging) (Herschikking) [COM(2007) 843 definitief] [SEC(2007) 1679] [SEC(2007) 1682]
- 17 okt '07COM(2007)613 - Wijziging van Verordening (EG) nr. 648/2004 teneinde deze aan te passen aan Verordening (EG) nr. … betreffende de indeling, etikettering en verpakking van stoffen en mengsels en tot wijziging van richtlijn 67/548/EEG Verordening (EG) nr. 1907/2006
- 14 feb '07COM(2007)37 - Eisen inzake accreditatie en markttoezicht betreffende het in de handel brengen van producten
- 28 jul '06COM(2006)427 - Aroma’s en bepaalde voedselingrediënten met aromatiserende eigenschappen voor gebruik in of op levensmiddelen en tot wijziging van Verordening 1576/89, Verordening 1601/91, Verordening (EG) nr. 2232/96 en richtlijn 2000/13/EG
- 17 jul '06COM(2006)397 - Milieukwaliteitsnormen op het gebied van het waterbeleid en tot wijziging van richtlijn 2000/60/EG
