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Regulation on Biocide Law Implementation.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Regulation on the notification and supply of biocidal products and on the implementation of Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012.
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Registration Certification Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation comes into force on 26 August 2021.
Abstract

This Regulation applies to biocidal products as are defined in the Chemicals Act 2013. Biocidal products may only be available in the market, if the product has been approved by the Federal Office of Chemicals. Biocidal products may be offered online for mail order if the offer contains the registration number. For manufacturing, commercial using and trade of biocidal products, providing information, reporting and getting registration number are required. The Federal Office of Chemicals provides an electronic directory on the website of the Federal Institute of Occupational Safety and Health with a list of registered biocidal products. Supply of biocidal products is subject to admission restrictions and acquiring expertise and evidence of professional qualifications. The authorisation and approval of these products are subject to nominated restrictions. This Regulation consists of 6 Sections as follow: Scope, definitions (1); Notification of biocidal products (2); Regulation on the supply of biocidal products (3); Regulations on the authorisation of biocidal products (4); Obligation to notify (5); Final provisions (6).

Full text
German
Website
www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Chemicals Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1980 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Registration, Institution, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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