#TECP2510546AOrder of July 18, 2025, Authorizing Market Availability and Use of Certain Biocides in France for 180 Days by Exemption
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This law permits the temporary use and market availability of the biocide products 'TERMIGARD', 'TERMIGARD +', 'LABYRINTH', and 'LABYRINTH +' in France for 180 days. These products are used for controlling termites and contain the active substance diflubenzuron. Users must adhere to the manufacturer's conditions and possess a specific certification to apply these products.
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Key Changes
- Biocides 'TERMIGARD', 'TERMIGARD +', 'LABYRINTH', and 'LABYRINTH +' are temporarily allowed on the market.
- Use is restricted to termite control and requires specific certification.
- The authorization period is limited to 180 days.
Obligations
What this law requires
Market availability and use of biocide products 'TERMIGARD', 'TERMIGARD +', 'LABYRINTH', and 'LABYRINTH +' is permitted exclusively for termite control purposes only
Use of these biocide products must comply with all conditions specified by the manufacturer
Use of these biocide products must comply with the terms of the specific market authorization documents FR-2019-0050, FR-2019-0065, and FR-2017-0004
Only persons holding the 'certibiocide' certificate (as required by the October 9, 2013 order) may apply these biocide products professionally
Cease market availability and use of these biocide products after 180 days from July 31, 2025 (expiration date: January 27, 2026) unless authorization is renewed