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EU allows Latvia to use ethylene oxide to preserve cultural heritage

28 Sep 2026 Effective: 24 Sep 2026 10 views
Who is affected:
Cultural heritage conservation companies and entities in Latvia

Summary

The European Commission authorizes Latvia to permit the use of biocides containing ethylene oxide to protect cultural heritage objects. This exception applies in a specific and limited manner.

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Executive Decision 2026/2125 grants Latvia an exceptional authorization to permit the use of biocides containing ethylene oxide in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Ethylene oxide is an active substance subject to restrictions in the EU due to its health and environmental risks, but its effectiveness as a st…

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Full official title

CELEX:32026D2125: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2125 de la Comisión, de 24 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se permite a Letonia autorizar biocidas que contengan óxido de etileno para la protección del patrimonio cultural [notificada con el número C(2026) 6649]

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