EU allows Czechia to use ethylene oxide to protect cultural heritage
29 Sep 2026Effective: 25 Sep 20269 views
Who is affected:
Cultural institutions, museums and heritage conservators in Czechia
Summary
The European Commission authorizes Czechia to permit biocides containing ethylene oxide for the conservation of cultural assets. This exception applies in a limited and controlled manner.
Detailed analysis
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Implementation Decision (EU) 2026/2150 grants Czechia an exceptional authorization to permit the use of biocides containing ethylene oxide intended exclusively for the protection of cultural heritage. Ethylene oxide is an active substance subject to strict restrictions in the EU due to its health and environmental risk…
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OJ:L_202602150: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2150 de la Comisión, de 25 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se permite a Chequia autorizar biocidas que contengan óxido de etileno para la protección del patrimonio cultural [notificada con el número C(2026) 6691]
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