Environment

#DEVP1325333ARegulations on Professional Use and Distribution of Certain Biocidal Products

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This law sets requirements for professionals using or distributing certain biocidal products in France. It introduces a mandatory certification for these activities, involving specific training and adherence to environmental and health safety protocols. The law affects technicians, operators, employers, and distributors, requiring them to obtain a certification through a regulated program.

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Key Changes

  • Introduces certification for professional use and distribution of biocidal products
  • Mandates training programs covering health and environmental safety
  • Requires record-keeping and annual declarations by companies

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Obtain mandatory certification to engage in professional use and distribution of certain biocidal products in France

Technicians, operators, employers, and distributors of biocidal products
licensing
high

Complete regulated training program covering regulation, product types (rodenticides, disinfectants, insecticides), health risks, and environmental risks before obtaining certification

All individuals seeking professional biocidal product certification
operational
high

Demonstrate knowledge of French and European regulatory frameworks governing biocidal products, including authorized vs. illegal products and market authorization requirements

Certified professionals using or distributing biocidal products
operational
high

Obtain mandatory certification to engage in professional use and distribution of certain biocidal products

Technicians, operators, employers, and distributors of biocidal products
licensing
high

Complete training program covering regulatory framework (French and European), authorized vs. illegal products, and market authorization requirements

All professionals seeking certification for biocidal product use and distribution
operational

Affected Parties

Professional users of biocidal productsDistributors of biocidal products

Tags

biocides,certification,environmental safety