Biocides and BPR: Stay ahead with Enhesa's regulatory insights

The latest biocidal products regulations and what they mean for your products and business.

Mastering biocides and BPR compliance

It has been a decade since the EU biocidal products Regulation (BPR) came into force. In that time, the biocides sector has faced numerous challenges, including meeting the soaring demand for biocides such as hand-sanitizer and disinfectants during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Ongoing concerns around the risks of biocides products to human health and the environment make biocidal regulation a focus for policymakers. For product safety professionals, it’s more critical than ever to keep up to date. Enhesa Product Intelligence is committed to keeping you informed through our news, insight and regular conferences and training events.

Introducing Enhesa Product Intelligence experts

Vanessa Zainzinger

Biocides Editor

Vanessa has covered biocides for Chemical Watch News & Insight since 2013, following the implementation of the EU biocidal products Regulation (BPR), and other developments in the sector globally. She also leads our coverage on occupational hygiene and has more than a decade of experience reporting on the chemical industry.

“The articles are high quality and written in an easy, understandable way.”

Astrid Geibel REACH Officer, Henkel

Recent coverage of biocides from Chemical Watch News & Insight (membership required)

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

European Commission tweaks similarity criteria for biocides authorisation

5 June 2025 | Applicants to prove product’s ‘similar conditions of use’ across EU

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Canada biocides regulatory framework enters into force

4 June 2025 | Four-year transition period for existing surface disinfectants

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

European Commission extends BPR approvals for 11 substances

28 May 2025 | Formic acid approved as in-can preservative

The latest from Chemical Watch Events & Training

eLearning: Understanding the BPR

Understanding the biocidal product Regulation is important to ensure that biocidal products and biocidal active substances are compliant with EU law.

This informative eLearning course clearly explains:

  • The background, history, context and scope of the biocides legislation in Europe.
  • The approval and authorization procedures for active substances and products.
  • The stakeholders involved and their roles.
  • Treated articles.
  • Enforcement of biocides legislation.
  • Where to find available guidance, tools and support.
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Biocides Europe 2024

2- 3 December 2024 | Vienna, Austria

Our 27th annual Biocides Europe conference provides essential insights on the latest developments, challenges, and next steps concerning the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), together with wider sectoral challenges.

The biocides industry continues to face delays and disruption, overlaid with the strategic and political complexities associated with the application of sustainability frameworks and the challenges of innovating under the BPR.

With companies and regulators across the sector continuing to face headwinds, delays, and disruption, it’s crucial to stay informed of new updates to help you formulate proactive responses and stay competitive and compliant.

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