Extension of K-HDO biocide authorization for wood protection until new European evaluation
25 Sep 2026Effective: 23 Sep 20267 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and users of K-HDO wood protective biocides in the EU
Summary
The EU delays the expiration date of K-HDO, a substance used in wood protective products, while its official evaluation is completed.
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The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Decision postponing the expiration of K-HDO approval as an active substance in biocides of product type 8 (wood protectants). This extension is granted under Regulation (EU) 528/2012 on biocides, and responds to the fact that the scientific evaluation process has not …
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OJ:L_202602119: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2119 de la Comisión, de 23 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del K-HDO 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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