GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR)

Great Britain: HSE Proposes Not To Classify Rapeseed Oil (CAS 8002-13-9)

The UK HSE has proposed maintaining the "Unclassified" status for rapeseed oil under GB CLP, following a comprehensive hazard assessment. This confirmation provides regulatory certainty for manufacturers, ensuring no new labeling requirements or supply chain disruptions between the UK and EU markets.

3 Apr 2026, 18:03hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain: HSE Agency Opinion Proposes Skin Sens. 1B Classification for Thermally Treated Garlic Juice

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed a new mandatory classification for thermally treated garlic juice as a Skin Sensitiser (Category 1B) under GB CLP. This alignment with EU standards will trigger mandatory label and safety data sheet updates and may restrict the authorization of amateur-use biocidal products.

3 Apr 2026, 18:00hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB CLP Agency Opinion Proposes Revised Mandatory Classification for Tebuconazole

The UK HSE has proposed a stricter mandatory classification for the fungicide tebuconazole, notably upgrading it to a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. This change will likely trigger market exits for amateur-use biocidal and plant protection products and requires industrial users to prepare for significant labeling and safety data sheet updates.

3 Apr 2026, 17:58hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain Issues Non-Approval Decisions For Biocidal Active Substances Under GB BPR

GB ministers have confirmed the non-approval of several biocidal active substances, including DBNPA and silver nitrate, effective April 1, 2026. Businesses must phase out treated articles by September 2026 and remove biocidal products from the market by April 2027 to avoid enforcement action.

1 Apr 2026, 18:47hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB HSE Renews Creosote (PT8) Approval Until 31 March 2033

The UK HSE has renewed creosote approval for wood preservation until 2033, while strictly limiting permitted applications to railway sleepers, transmission poles, and safety-critical fencing. Companies must phase out non-renewed uses by April 2027 and implement new labeling and worker safety protocols, requiring urgent supply chain and compliance alignment for treated timber.

27 Mar 2026, 18:42hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB HSE Announces Upcoming Biocidal Active Substance Expiry Dates Under GB BPR

The UK HSE has confirmed expiry dates for several biocidal active substances, including clothianidin and folpet, between June 2026 and June 2027. Impacted businesses must initiate phase-out plans for biocidal products and treated articles to ensure compliance and prevent market access disruptions in Great Britain.

27 Mar 2026, 07:45content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

GB HSE Highlights Biocides Active Substance Renewal Submission Deadlines

The UK HSE has issued a critical reminder for 550-day renewal submission deadlines for several biocidal active substances, including MIT and OIT, under the GB BPR. Businesses must ensure renewal applications are supported by the 2026-2027 deadlines to prevent the loss of market access for biocidal products and treated articles in Great Britain.

18 Mar 2026, 16:10content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

Defra And APHA Update Defra-Approved Disinfectant Guidance For Animal By-Products Transport Vehicles

Defra has expanded mandatory disinfectant requirements to include animal by-products transport vehicles, effective March 2026. Operators must align cleaning protocols with specific approved product lists and dilution rates to meet heightened biosecurity standards for disease prevention.

9 Mar 2026, 18:38gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB: Draft Chemicals (Health And Safety) Regulations 2026 To Amend GB CLP, GB BPR And GB PIC

The UK has proposed major structural reforms to the GB CLP, Biocidal Products, and Prior Informed Consent regimes to replace retained EU law. This transition toward a bespoke GB regulatory framework necessitates a strategic review of compliance processes for chemical classification, labeling, and market access.

4 Mar 2026, 15:59legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB BPR Open Invitation For Silver Phosphoborate Glass (PT2, PT7, PT9) – Notification Deadline 18 February 2027

UK HSE has set a February 18, 2027, deadline for stakeholders to notify support for silver phosphoborate glass (PT2, 7, 9) under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation. Failure to secure a participant will result in a total GB market ban for the substance and all treated articles, necessitating urgent supply chain risk assessments.

27 Feb 2026, 16:13content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

UK COM Publishes Guidance On Use Of (Q)SAR Models To Predict Genotoxicity

The UK Committee on Mutagenicity has published formal guidance (G11) on the selection, validation, and regulatory application of (Q)SAR models for genotoxicity prediction. Businesses can leverage this framework to support weight-of-evidence assessments and reduce animal testing, but must ensure rigorous model documentation and expert review to meet evolving UK regulatory expectations.

27 Feb 2026, 14:42gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain HSE Publishes Consultation Response on Chemicals Legislative Reform Proposals

The UK HSE has confirmed plans to reform GB BPR, CLP, and PIC regimes, including a five-year extension for 173 biocidal active substances and a fast-track route for EU classification recognition. These reforms signal a shift toward pragmatic regulatory alignment with the EU to reduce administrative burden while maintaining high safety standards, offering greater predictability for market access and substance approvals.

15 Feb 2026, 16:49consultations.hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Scotland: Ministers Seek Consent For UK SI Amending GB CLP, BPR and PIC

The UK government plans to lay a statutory instrument by February 2026 to reform GB CLP, BPR, and PIC regimes, including a new workplan-based classification system and extended biocidal active substance deadlines. These changes aim to streamline regulatory processes and reduce administrative burdens, notably through "fast-track" EU classification adoption and a significant postponement of biocidal product expiry dates to 2031.

13 Feb 2026, 15:06parliament.scotUnited Kingdom

UK Parliament Q&A On HSE Assessment Of Creosote Under GB Biocidal Products Regulation

The UK HSE is finalizing a critical assessment regarding the renewal of creosote as an approved biocidal wood preservative under GB BPR. Operators should anticipate potential phase-outs or stricter use conditions, necessitating a strategic transition to alternative preservatives or containment solutions.

12 Feb 2026, 18:23qna.files.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

GB BPR Approval of Acetamiprid (PT 18) Expires 31 January 2027

The UK Health and Safety Executive has confirmed the expiry of GB BPR approval for the insecticide acetamiprid (PT 18) effective January 31, 2027. Impacted biocidal products and treated articles must be removed from the Great Britain market, requiring immediate portfolio assessment and substitution planning.

12 Feb 2026, 15:57content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

Hydrogen Peroxide (PT6) Approval Expiry 31 January 2027

Hydrogen peroxide approval for use in preservatives for products during storage (PT6) will expire in Great Britain on 31 January 2027. Impacted businesses must audit supply chains and phase out non-compliant biocidal products and treated articles to avoid enforcement action and market exclusion.

12 Feb 2026, 15:57content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

Penflufen (PT8) Renewal Submission Deadline 31 July 2027

The UK HSE has set a July 31, 2027, deadline for submitting renewal applications for the active substance penflufen (PT 8) under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation. Businesses must coordinate renewal sponsorship to maintain market access for wood preservative products and treated articles, as missed deadlines will trigger a market phase-out.

12 Feb 2026, 15:09content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

GB HSE Highlights Upcoming GB BPR Active Substance Renewal Submission Deadlines

The UK HSE has confirmed renewal application deadlines for multiple biocidal active substances, including peracetic acid and isothiazolinones, between March 2026 and June 2027. Companies must submit renewal applications at least 550 days before expiry to avoid the mandatory withdrawal of biocidal products and treated articles from the GB market.

15 Jan 2026, 20:03content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

United Kingdom Notifies Draft Non-Approval of Review Programme Biocidal Active Substances Under GB BPR

The UK has notified draft non-approvals for several biocidal active substances under GB BPR, including silver nitrate and chrysanthemum extract, effective April 2026. Impacted businesses must identify affected disinfectants, insecticides, and treated articles to coordinate substitution or market withdrawal before the 2027 deadlines.

23 Dec 2025, 11:48epingalert.orgUnited Kingdom

UK Proposes Renewal of Creosote Approval Under GB BPR Until 2033

The UK has proposed extending the approval of creosote under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation until March 2033 for critical industrial applications. This move underscores a pragmatic approach to essential-use exemptions while maintaining high regulatory barriers for hazardous substances, necessitating long-term substitution strategies for infrastructure sectors.

18 Dec 2025, 07:07epingalert.orgUnited Kingdom