#TECP2601824ADecree Allowing Temporary Use of Specific Termite Control Products in France
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This law allows the temporary use of specific biocidal products for termite control in France for a period of 180 days. However, it only applies to construction sites already equipped with these products when the law takes effect, meaning no new sites can use them. Users must follow product guidelines and hold necessary certifications. An action plan for alternatives is required by March 31, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Temporary authorization for 180 days to use specific termite control products
- Applicable only to existing equipped construction sites when the decree takes effect
- Requires a plan for alternative solutions by the end of the authorization period
Obligations
What this law requires
Market distribution and use of TERMIGARD, TERMIGARD +, LABYRINTH, and LABYRINTH + biocidal products containing diflubenzuron is permitted exclusively for termite control in France for a maximum period of 180 days from the law's effective date
Use of the authorized biocidal products is strictly limited to construction sites already equipped with these products on the date the decree takes effect; no new sites may be equipped with these products
All use of TERMIGARD, TERMIGARD +, LABYRINTH, and LABYRINTH + products must comply with manufacturer conditions and market authorization requirements (FR-2019-0050, FR-2019-0065, FR-2017-0004)
Only persons holding the certibiocide certificate (as defined by the October 9, 2013 decree on professional user and distributor conditions for certain biocidal products) may use these products
FCBA technological institute must submit an action plan to the General Directorate for Risk Prevention by March 31, 2026, outlining implementation of alternatives to these biocidal products after the 180-day exemption period expires