#32026D1112EU ends approval of cypermethrin for wood-preservative biocidal products
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Cypermethrin will no longer be approved in the EU as an active substance for wood-preservative biocidal products. The renewal application was withdrawn, so the Commission did not confirm that the substance still meets EU safety conditions. Companies that make, import, sell, or use treated wood articles need to plan for the phase-out. Treated articles that contain or intentionally incorporate cypermethrin for wood preservation may not be placed on the EU market from 22 December 2026.
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Key Changes
- Cypermethrin approval for product-type 8 wood-preservative biocidal products is not renewed.
- Treated articles containing or intentionally incorporating cypermethrin for wood preservation can no longer be placed on the EU market from 22 December 2026.
- Businesses get a transition period to adjust stock, sourcing, and treatment processes.
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not place on the EU market treated wood articles that have been treated with, or intentionally incorporate, cypermethrin for wood preservation after the phase-out date.