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Authorization of copper (II) oxide as a biocide for wood protection is extended

20 Mar 2026 Effective: 19 Mar 2026 18 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of biocides containing copper (II) oxide and companies in the wood sector

Summary

The EU delays the expiry date of the approval of copper (II) oxide used in biocides for wood protection (type 8), allowing its continued use while the review is completed.

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The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Decision delaying the expiry of the approval of copper (II) oxide as an active substance in product-type 8 biocides intended for wood protection. This extension is granted under Regulation (EU) 528/2012 on biocidal products, which allows expiry dates to be postponed w…

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Full official title

OJ:L_202600619: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/619 de la Comisión, de 19 de marzo de 2026, por la que se retrasa la fecha de expiración de la aprobación del óxido de cobre (II) 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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