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Authorization of copper hydroxide as a biocide for wood protection extended

18 Mar 2026 Effective: 17 Mar 2026 4 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and users of wood preservative biocides containing copper hydroxide

Summary

The EU delays the expiry date of the approval of copper hydroxide used in biocides for wood protection. This allows products containing it to continue being marketed while its evaluation is completed.

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The European Commission has decided to delay the expiry of the approval of copper hydroxide as an active substance in biocidal products of product-type 8, corresponding to wood preservatives. This extension falls within Regulation (EU) 528/2012 on biocidal products and applies when the renewal evaluation cannot be comp…

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OJ:L_202600579: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/579 de la Comisión, de 17 de marzo de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del hidróxido de cobre 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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SMEs Construction

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