GB Biocidal Products Regulation Services (BPR in Great Britain)
Following Brexit, Great Britain (GB) is no longer part of the EU scheme and to regulate biocidal products they have established their own regulations. The GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) came into force on the 31st of December, 2020 and operates in the the same way as the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR).
Biocidal products are therefore regulated in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) in accordance with GB Biocidal Products Regulations (GB BPR). However, in Northern Ireland biocidal products are still regulated under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR).
These regulations ensure that when biocidal products are used correctly, they do not harm people, animals or the environment in general.
Authorisation of Biocides in the United Kingdom (GB BPR)
The authorisation of biocidal products in accordance with the GB Biocidal Products Regulation of the United Kingdom shares many of the requirements established by the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), such as the toxicological evaluation of our products or family of biocidal products, the preparation of the PAR (Product Assessment Report) and the IUCLID file as well as the demonstration of the appropriate efficacy and physicochemical properties, in order to ensure that the product is effective against the required and additional target organisms and, in turn, that it has a certain stability over time and is safe for use.
Some kinds of biocidal products have other, more specific legislation applicable in the UK. For example, pesticides, human drugs, medical devices, veterinary drugs, and cosmetics.
A biocidal product must be authorised before it can be placed on the market. Before the product can be authorised, the active substance(s) it contains or generates must be approved for use in that product type.
Our regulatory and toxicology experts can assess your biocidal products and determine your current and future obligations under the GB BPR. Nordiik offers its clients extensive technical and regulatory support during all stages of such projects:
- Determine compliance requirements under the BPR, including data requirements for active substances.
- Perform Data Gap Analysis and preliminary risk assessments (including cost estimates to complete the data package).
- Identification of BPR authorisation requirements.
- Outline the requirements for inclusion in the Article 95 Lists.
- Support classification and labelling in accordance with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation.
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Preparation of authorisation applications in accordance with GB BPR, including: preparation of dossiers (IUCLID format), preparation of toxicology risk assessments, dietary risk assessments, preparation of endocrine disruption assessments, and submissions (R4BP 3) according to BPR.
- Registration or notification of biocidal products according to transitional national laws, applicable prior to the approval of the active substance.
- Establishment of physicochemical properties, efficacy and toxicology.
Nordiik: your trusted partner in biocides
- We have first-hand experience of the complexity of Regulation (EU) 528/2012 (BPR) on the sale and use of biocides, as well as the diverse range of national requirements.
- Our familiarity with these issues allows our clients to sell their products on the European market with the security provided by compliance with any regulations required by the competent authorities.
How can we help you?
We are happy to answer any questions you might have about our services or compliance with the BPR Regulation.
