EU revokes extension of hydrochloric acid as biocidal disinfectant type 2
13 Oct 2026Effective: 12 Oct 20262 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of biocidal disinfectants with hydrochloric acid (type 2)
Summary
The European Commission annuls the extension that kept hydrochloric acid use valid in biocidal disinfectants. This affects products used in surface and equipment hygiene.
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Implementation Decision (EU) 2026/2273 repeals Decision 2023/2619, which had delayed the expiration of approval for hydrochloric acid in product type 2 biocides (disinfectants for surfaces not in direct contact with food). By removing that extension, the approval of this active substance loses the additional temporary …
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A new provision has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The specific content requires direct consultation of the official text.
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A new regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The specific content requires direct consultation of the official text.
To be determined according to the content of the official text
A new regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The specific content requires direct consultation of the official text.
To be determined according to the content of the official European text
