Authorization of basic copper carbonate as a biocide for wood preservation extended
18 Mar 2026Effective: 17 Mar 202687 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of wood preservative biocides containing basic copper carbonate
Summary
The EU delays the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate used in biocidal products for wood protection. This allows these products to continue being marketed while their evaluation is ongoing.
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The European Commission has decided to delay the expiry of the approval of basic copper carbonate as an active substance in biocidal products of product-type 8, corresponding to wood preservatives. This extension is granted under Reglamento (UE) 528/2012 on biocidal products, typically because the renewal process is st…
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