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The EU restricts the use of carbon dioxide as a biocide to control vertebrate pests

30 Jul 2026 5 views
Who is affected:
Biocide manufacturers, pest control companies and competent EU authorities

Summary

The EU limits the use of CO₂ as an active biocidal substance in traps for vertebrates. It will only be permitted under specific conditions to reduce risks.

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Delegated Regulation 2026/447 amends Regulation 528/2012 to restrict the use of carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a biocide in category 6 of Annex I, which covers products for the control of vertebrates such as rodents. The restriction means that products containing CO₂ for this purpose must comply with new conditions of use app…

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OJ:L_202600447: Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2026/447 de la Comisión, de 27 de febrero de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) n.o 528/2012 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo en lo que respecta a la restricción del uso de la sustancia activa dióxido de carbono en la categoría 6 de su anexo I

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