#32026D1129EU extends approval period for IPBC in wood-preservative biocidal products
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This decision extends the approval period for IPBC, an active substance used in product-type 8 biocidal products, which are wood preservatives. The extension keeps IPBC legally available while EU authorities complete the renewal review, including assessment of additional data. Manufacturers, suppliers, and users of wood-preservative biocidal products can continue relying on the existing approval for now. Businesses should still track the renewal process because the final decision may change future conditions for placing IPBC-based products on the EU market.
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Key Changes
- Extends the expiry date of the approval of IPBC for use in product-type 8 biocidal products
- Allows continued EU market access for IPBC-based wood-preservative products during the renewal review
- Gives authorities more time to assess the renewal application and additional data