EU allows Italy to use sulfuryl fluoride biocide to protect cultural heritage
29 Sep 2026Effective: 25 Sep 202661 views
Who is affected:
Cultural heritage conservation companies and museum institutions in Italy
Summary
The European Commission authorizes Italy to use sulfuryl fluoride as a biocide to protect cultural assets. This product is not approved in the EU but is permitted exceptionally.
Detailed analysis
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Implementing Decision 2026/2142 grants Italy an exceptional authorization to use biocides containing sulfuryl fluoride in the protection of cultural heritage, under Article 55 of Regulation (EU) 528/2012. This fumigant gas is used to eliminate pests in historical objects and buildings where other methods prove ineffect…
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OJ:L_202602142: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2142 de la Comisión, de 25 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se permite a Italia autorizar un biocida que contiene fluoruro de sulfurilo para la protección del patrimonio cultural [notificada con el número C(2026) 6676]
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