#32026D0378Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/378 of 20 February 2026 not renewing the approval of etofenprox for use in biocidal products of product-types 8 and 18
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The European Commission has decided not to renew the approval of the active substance etofenprox for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 (wood preservatives) and product-type 18 (insecticides). The applicant withdrew its renewal applications on 12 June 2025. As a result, etofenprox no longer meets the approval conditions under Article 4(1) of the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. Treated articles containing etofenprox may continue to be placed on the market for 180 days after the Decision enters into force. From 11 September 2026, such treated articles can no longer be placed on the market.
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Key Changes
- Approval of etofenprox for product-type 8 (wood preservatives) and product-type 18 (insecticides) is not renewed
- Applicant withdrew renewal applications on 12 June 2025
- Treated articles may be placed on the market for 180 days after the Decision enters into force
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Obligations
What this law requires
Do not place on the market biocidal products containing etofenprox for product-types 8 (wood preservatives) and 18 (insecticides) from 11 September 2026 onwards
Do not place on the market treated articles treated with or intentionally incorporating etofenprox for product-types 8 and 18 from 11 September 2026 onwards
Clear existing stock of etofenprox-containing biocidal products and treated articles from the market by 11 September 2026
Implement measures to adapt operations within 180 days following the entry into force of this Decision (by 11 September 2026)