Frequently asked questions - Biocides
21 questions and answers on Biocides
- When is a product on the market illegally or when is the use of a product illegal?
- What is a pre-submission meeting (PSM)?
- Will the fees and charges for applications be harmonised at the European level?
- What is a biocidal product?
- Are products for human hygiene biocidal products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics?
- Does a plant protection product or biocidal product have to be registered under REACH?
- What is the importance of a Letter of Access (LoA) when submitting data?
- Can data in the public domain be used?
- How does the Ctgb deal with data protection?
- How does the Ctgb define data in the public domain?
- How can I see whether a biocidal product is authorised?
- How do I introduce a biocide on the Dutch market?
- What does professional or non-professional use mean for the authorisation of a biocide or plant protection product?
- Is there a difference between professional and private use of a biocidal product?
- What does the term 'expiration date' mean in the authorisation decision?
- When is a certificate of professional competence required?
- When is an exemption granted for a product (plant protection product or biocidal product)?
- Is my disinfectant product a biocidal product or a veterinary/medicinal product?
- When is a product defined as a biocidal product?
- How do I obtain an authorisation for my biocidal product in more than one Member State?
- Where can I find the list of European biocidal product authorisations?