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Extension of authorization for fungicide folpet in biocidal products for protection of fibers and leather

28 Sep 2026 Effective: 25 Sep 2026 59 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of biocides with folpet for protection of fibers, leather and polymeric materials

Summary

The EU delays the expiry of folpet approval as a biocide to protect materials such as fibers, leather and paper. The substance may continue to be used while its evaluation is completed.

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The European Commission postpones the expiration date of folpet approval for biocidal products of type 9 (protection of fibers, leather, rubber and polymerized materials), avoiding a regulatory gap while the renewal process is completed. This extension is based on Regulation (EU) 528/2012 on biocides, which allows dela…

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CELEX:32026D2151: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2151 de la Comisión, de 25 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del folpet para su uso en biocidas del tipo de producto 9, de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) n.o 528/2012 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo [notificada con el número C(2026) 6695]

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