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EU extends data protection periods in biocide authorizations

26 May 2026 74 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and applicants for biocide product authorization in the EU

Summary

New European regulation that extends the time during which scientific data used to authorize biocide products are protected against use by third parties.

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Regulation (EU) 2026/1165 amends Regulation 528/2012 on biocides to extend the data protection periods submitted by companies in authorization procedures. This measure seeks to encourage innovation in the biocide products sector, ensuring that companies investing in studies and trials can recover their investment befor…

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Full official title

OJ:L_202601165: Reglamento (UE) 2026/1165 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 20 de mayo de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) n.° 528/2012 en lo que respecta a la ampliación de los plazos de protección de determinados datos (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)

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SMEs Healthcare Agriculture

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Tax & Revenue Labour & Employment Corporate & Business Data Protection Social Security European Regulations Grants & Subsidies Other Regulations Public Sector Education Energy Agriculture & Fisheries Real Estate

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