EU – Commission Implementing Decision not approving PHMB (1600; 1.8) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 5

This draft Commission Implementing Decision does not approve PHMB (1600; 1.8) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product‑type 5.

The scenarios evaluated in the environmental risk assessment identified unacceptable risks for the environment for these uses.

Proposed date of adoption: April 2017

Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application 12 months after adoption)

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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