Guidance on Product Authorisation

Authorisation

All biocidal products that contain approved active substances must get an authorisation in accordance with the Biocidal Products Regulation before they can be made available on the market. Companies can choose between several alternative processes, depending on their product and marketing strategy. Available from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website for applicants seeking product authorisation are the following guidance documents:

Biocide Submission Manuals (BSM)

Guidance on Biocides Legislation

Further specific information and guidance on particular product authorisation processes can be obtained on the ECHA website for:

National Authorisation and Mutual Recognition

Union Authorisation

Simplified Authorisation

National Authorisation and Mutual Recognition Renewal

Biocidal Product Family Concept

Comparative Assessment of Biocidal Products

Guidance on product authorisation is available at: https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/biocidal-products-regulation/authorisation-of-biocidal-products