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The EU renews the authorization of hydrochloric acid as an industrial disinfectant

13 Oct 2026 4 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of industrial disinfectant biocides with hydrochloric acid

Summary

The European Commission renews the authorization of hydrochloric acid for use in disinfectant biocides. It affects manufacturers and users of industrial disinfectant products.

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Implementation Regulation (EU) 2026/2246 renews the approval of hydrochloric acid as an active substance in biocides of product type 2 (disinfectants for non-domestic use), in accordance with Regulation (EU) 528/2012. The renewal means that biocide manufacturers containing this substance must verify that their product …

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OJ:L_202602246: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2246 de la Comisión, de 12 de octubre de 2026, por el que se renueva la aprobación del ácido clorhídrico para su uso en biocidas del tipo de producto 2, de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) n.o 528/2012 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo

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