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Extension of granulated copper authorization as a biocide for wood protection

28 Sep 2026 Effective: 24 Sep 2026 19 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of biocides with granulated copper and companies in the wood sector

Summary

The EU delays the expiration of granulated copper approval as a biocide for wood preservation. This allows continued use of this product while its evaluation is completed.

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The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Decision that delays the expiration date of the approval of granulated copper as an active substance in biocides of product type 8 (wood preservatives), under Regulation (UE) 528/2012. This extension is typically granted when the renewal evaluation is ongoing and cann…

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CELEX:32026D2134: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2134 de la Comisión, de 24 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del cobre, granulado, 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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