#32026D0576Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/576 postponing the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate for use in biocidal products of product-type 8
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This decision further postpones the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate as an active substance for biocidal products of product-type 8 (wood preservatives). The original approval was set to expire on 31 January 2024. It was previously extended to 31 July 2026. Due to delays in the renewal evaluation process by the French competent authority, the Commission has now extended the approval until 31 July 2029. The evaluating authority expects to submit its renewal assessment report in the first quarter of 2028. The substance remains approved under the conditions of the old Directive 98/8/EC during this period.
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Key Changes
- Postpones approval expiry date from 31 July 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Allows continued use of basic copper carbonate in wood preservative biocidal products
- Evaluation report expected from French authority in Q1 2028
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Obligations
What this law requires
France (evaluating competent authority) must submit the renewal assessment report for basic copper carbonate to the European Chemicals Agency by Q1 2028
Basic copper carbonate remains approved for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 only until 31 July 2029, after which approval expires unless renewed
Basic copper carbonate must continue to be used in biocidal products of product-type 8 subject to all conditions set out in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC during the extended approval period
The European Chemicals Agency must prepare and submit its opinion on renewal of basic copper carbonate approval within 270 days of receipt of the evaluating authority's recommendation
The Commission must make a decision on whether to renew the approval of basic copper carbonate before 31 July 2029