#TECP2608876AOrder of April 3, 2026 Authorizing the Market Availability and Use of Certain Products in France for 180 Days
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This law allows certain biocidal products containing diflubenzuron to be used in France exclusively against termites for 180 days. It's targeted at companies selling and applying these products, which must adhere to market and usage conditions established by previous authorizations. Certified personnel must administer these treatments, and a prior similar authorization has been revoked.
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Key Changes
- Authorization of specific biocidal products for termite control in France for 180 days
- Products must meet existing market conditions; personal certifications are required
- Previous related temporary authorization has been revoked
Obligations
What this law requires
Market availability and use of TERMIGARD, TERMIGARD +, LABYRINTH, and LABYRINTH + products containing diflubenzuron is authorized exclusively for termite control purposes in France for 180 days from April 3, 2026
Use of these biocidal products must comply with conditions specified by the manufacturer and market authorization approvals FR-2019-0050, FR-2019-0065, FR-2017-0004, and FR-2019-0050
Administration and application of these biocidal products must be performed exclusively by personnel holding the certibiocide certificate as required by the October 9, 2013 order on professional user and distributor conditions
Products must not be used for any purpose other than termite control
The previous authorization order from January 27, 2026 for these products is revoked and no longer valid