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Extension of IPBC biocide authorization for wood protection in Europe

26 May 2026 Effective: 22 May 2026 33 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of IPBC biocides for wood protection in the EU

Summary

The EU delays the expiration date of IPBC approval, a fungicide used in wood protective products. This allows continued commercialization of these biocides while their evaluation is completed.

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The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Decision that delays the expiration of IPBC (3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate) approval as an active substance in biocides of product type 8, intended for wood protection. This extension is granted under Regulation (EU) 528/2012 on biocides, which allows postponement …

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OJ:L_202601129: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1129 de la Comisión, de 22 de mayo de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del IPBC para su uso en biocidas del tipo de producto 8, de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) n.o 528/2012 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo

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SMEs Retail & Trade Construction

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