Biocidal Products (Implementation of Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012) Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 348 of 2013). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Pesticides Precautionary principle Plant protection Internal trade Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations implement the provisions of Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market, and use of biocidal products. The Technical Regulations Division, as established by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority Act, is responsible for implementing these provisions. The Regulations stipulate as a general rule that products that contain active ingredients or active substances that are not included in the approved list specified in article 9.2 of Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012, and are undergoing evaluation, must be notified to the Technical Regulations Division before being placed on the market. Further provisions concern dealing with biocidal products, required authorizations and conditions of labelling. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products. Legislation | European Union | 2012 (2021) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Cultural heritage, Cleaning agents/detergents, Disinfection/disinfestation, Plant protection, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Biocides Regulations, 2010 (L.N. 525 of 2010). Legislation | Malta | 2010 Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Biocidal Products (Implementation of Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012) (Amendment) Regulations, 2015. Legislation | Malta | 2016 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Plant protection, Internal trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX