France may use ethylene oxide to disinfect and preserve cultural heritage assets
28 Sep 2026Effective: 24 Sep 202646 views
Who is affected:
Cultural institutions, museums and heritage conservation companies in France
Summary
The EU authorizes France to permit the use of ethylene oxide in biocides to protect cultural heritage objects. This product, although restricted, is enabled for specific conservation uses.
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The European Commission adopts an implementing decision that enables France to authorize biocides containing ethylene oxide exclusively for the protection of cultural heritage. Ethylene oxide is an active substance subject to severe restrictions in the EU due to health and environmental risks, but its irreplaceable uti…
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CELEX:32026D2132: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2132 de la Comisión, de 24 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se permite a Francia autorizar biocidas que contengan óxido de etileno para la protección del patrimonio cultural [notificada con el número C(2026) 6660]
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