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Regulations and procedures

Biocidal products such as rodenticides, insecticides and disinfectants are very useful but they also pose risks to our health and the environment. That is why strict rules apply to the sale and use of biocidal products.

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    Making biocidal products available on the market

    The regulations must be strictly followed when a biocidal product is made available on the Belgian market. Each product must be registered or authorised, and be clearly labelled. In addition, sellers must protect their customers from potential risks to the maximum possible extent.

    Use of closed-circuit biocidal products

    Biocidal products that pose a high risk to health are classified as closed-circuit products. They are mainly reserved for professional users. If you want to buy or use closed-circuit biocidal products, you must register online and follow the safety precautions.

    Registration obligation

    Selling closed-circuit biocidal products

    Biocidal products that pose a high risk to health are classified as closed-circuit products. They are mainly reserved for professional users. If you want to sell closed-circuit biocidal products, you must register online and follow the safety precautions.

     

    Overview of legal texts

    Biocidal products and other chemical products are subject to numerous rules and laws aimed at ensuring safety. For example, no biocidal product may be made available on the market without the permission of the Federal Minister for the Environment. Click here for the most important legal provisions.

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