Safety and environment

All biocidal products pose risks to our health and the environment. Therefore, such products need to be handled with care. And that starts even before you buy the product.

Recognising biocidal products

It is not always easy to determine whether a product is a biocidal product or not. How can you find out?

Risks and hazards

Biocidal products contain substances that have been selected to control a particular organism. These substances may also directly or indirectly pose a risk to other organisms, such as humans, or have an impact on the environment.

Rules of thumb for safe use

Biocidal products are effective in controlling unwanted organisms, but they may pose a risk to our health and the environment. Hence, it is important to properly protect yourself, others and the environment.

Notification obligation and advertising

As a seller, you must inform users about the proper use of biocidal products. Advertising is subject to strict conditions. Separate rules apply to closed-circuit biocidal products.

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