The EU refuses to approve a formaldehyde-derived chemical substance for use in product preservation biocides
20 Mar 2026
Effective: 19 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Biocide manufacturers, the chemical industry and companies using industrial preservatives
Summary
The European Commission denies approval of a chemical substance as a biocide for preserving materials. This affects manufacturers who used this compound in their products.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Decision 2026/599 denies approval of formaldehyde released from reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamide (1:1) as an active substance in type 6 biocidal products (preservatives for products during storage). This decision is based on Regulation (EU) 528/2012 on biocidal products. Compa…
Full official title
OJ:L_202600599: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/599 de la Comisión, de 19 de marzo de 2026, por la que no se aprueba el formaldehído liberado a partir de los productos de reacción del paraformaldehído y la 2–hidroxipropalamina (proporción 1:1) como sustancia activa para su uso en biocidas del tipo de producto 6, de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) n.o 528/2012 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo