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Extension of hydrogen peroxide authorization as biocide in disinfection and hygiene

25 Sep 2026 Effective: 24 Sep 2026 5 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and users of disinfectant biocides with hydrogen peroxide

Summary

The EU delays the expiry of hydrogen peroxide approval for biocides types 1 to 5, allowing continued use in disinfection. Affects manufacturers and users of disinfectant and hygiene products.

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The European Commission delays through implementing decision the expiration date of hydrogen peroxide approval as active substance in biocides of product types 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which include human hygiene, disinfectants for private and public use, veterinary and food hygiene. This extension is based on Regulation (EU)…

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Full official title

OJ:L_202602131: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2131 de la Comisión, de 24 de septiembre de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del peróxido de hidrógeno para su uso en biocidas de los tipos de producto 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5, de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) n.o 528/2012 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo

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