Biocidal products are used to control unwanted organisms (e.g., pests, such as rats, or micro-organisms, like bacteria) that are harmful to the health of humans, animals or the environment. They play an important role in everyday life and are regulated in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). A biocidal product must be authorized before it can be placed on the market, although exemptions apply for active substances included within ECHA’s Review Programme.

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