Definition : Preparations intended to destroy, repel or render harmful organisms harmless, prevent the action of or exert a controlling effect on by chemical or biological means.
Product categories :
Group 1 : disinfectants and general biocidal products Including
Type 1 : products intended for human hygiene.
Type 2 : disinfectants for the private domain and the public health field.
Type 3 : veterinary hygiene.
Type 4 : disinfectants for surfaces in contact with foodstuffs and animal feed.
Type 5 : disinfectants for drinking water.
Group 2 : protective products (wood,mildew, etc.).
Group 3 : antiparasitic products.
Group 4 : other biocide products (protection of foodstuffs, embalming, etc.).
Assessment criteria :
- User safety via toxicological studies.
- Environmental safety via eco-toxicological studies.
- Disinfectant efficacy of biocidal products via European disinfection standards.
Applicable standards : N/A.
Marketing decision-maker : Minister of the Environment.
Toxicovigilance :
- Submission of product information to the FOPH to respond to immediate risks of poisoning.
REGULATION CONCERNING MEDICAL
DEVICES - DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC
Definition : Preparations intended to destroy, repel or render harmful organisms harmless, prevent the action of or exert a controlling effect on by chemical or biological means.
Product categories :
Group 1 : disinfectants and general biocidal products Including
Type 1 : products intended for human hygiene.
Type 2 : disinfectants for the private domain and the public health field.
Type 3 : veterinary hygiene.
Type 4 : disinfectants for surfaces in contact with foodstuffs and animal feed.
Type 5 : disinfectants for drinking water.
Group 2 : protective products (wood,mildew, etc.).
Group 3 : antiparasitic products.
Group 4 : other biocide products (protection of foodstuffs, embalming, etc.).
Assessment criteria :
- User safety via toxicological studies.
- Environmental safety via eco-toxicological studies.
- Disinfectant efficacy of biocidal products via European disinfection standards.
Applicable standards : N/A.
Marketing decision-maker : Minister of the Environment.
Toxicovigilance :
- Submission of product information to the FOPH to respond to immediate risks of poisoning.
REGULATION CONCERNING
BIOCIDES : (UE) 528/2012
Definition : Preparations intended to destroy, repel or render harmful organisms harmless, prevent the action of or exert a controlling effect on by chemical or biological means.
Product categories :
Group 1 : disinfectants and general biocidal products Including
Type 1 : products intended for human hygiene.
Type 2 : disinfectants for the private domain and the public health field.
Type 3 : veterinary hygiene.
Type 4 : disinfectants for surfaces in contact with foodstuffs and animal feed.
Type 5 : disinfectants for drinking water.
Group 2 : protective products (wood,mildew, etc.).
Group 3 : antiparasitic products.
Group 4 : other biocide products (protection of foodstuffs, embalming, etc.).
Assessment criteria :
- User safety via toxicological studies.
- Environmental safety via eco-toxicological studies.
- Disinfectant efficacy of biocidal products via European disinfection standards.
Applicable standards : N/A.
Marketing decision-maker : Minister of the Environment.
Toxicovigilance :
- Submission of product information to the FOPH to respond to immediate risks of poisoning.
