#32026D0579Avrupa Komisyonu'nun 17 Mart 2026 tarihli (AB) 2026/579 sayılı Uygulama Kararı, Biyositik Ürünler için Bakır Hidroksit Onayının Son Kullanım Tarihini Ertelemektedir
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The European Commission has extended the approval of copper hydroxide for use in certain biocidal products until July 31, 2029. This decision affects manufacturers and users of biocidal products that contain copper hydroxide, allowing them to continue using this substance while further evaluations are conducted.
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Key Changes
- The expiry date for copper hydroxide approval has been postponed to July 31, 2029.
- This extension allows more time for the evaluation of the renewal application.
- The previous expiry date was set for July 31, 2026.
Obligations
What this law requires
Manufacturers and distributors of biocidal products containing copper hydroxide for product-type 8 must continue to comply with all conditions set out in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC through the new expiry date of 31 July 2029
The evaluating competent authority of France must complete a full evaluation of the copper hydroxide renewal application within the timeframes specified in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, with suspension periods not exceeding 180 days unless justified
The evaluating competent authority must submit the renewal assessment report to the European Chemicals Agency as planned in the first quarter of 2028
The European Chemicals Agency must prepare and submit an opinion on renewal of copper hydroxide approval to the Commission within 270 days of receiving the recommendation from the evaluating competent authority
The European Commission must make a final decision on whether to renew the approval of copper hydroxide for product-type 8 biocidal products on or before 31 July 2029