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Biocides are chemicals or micro-organisms that control harmful organisms, such as pest, fungi, bacteria, yeasts, moulds, algae or viruses. Some of them can have effects at the nanomaterial level.
Silver and titanium additives and ions are examples of these active substances.
Biocidal products are substances or mixtures with active biocide substances. They include:
Various articles contain biocidal products. These so-called 'treated articles' include:
Because of their inherent properties, biocidal products can cause toxic or other harm to non-target organisms, humans, pets, and the environment.
Regulation (EU) 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products has been in force in the European Union since September 1st, 2013. Also called the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), it replaces the EU Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC.
As outlined in article 1, the objective of the BPR is to harmonize the biocidal product's rules within the EU and to protect both public health and the environment.
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