law://eu/reg/2016/2290@2026-11-13THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal productsnote, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 89(1) thereof,Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
| Common Name | IUPAC NameIdentification Numbers | Minimum degree of purity of the active substancenote | Date of approval | Expiry date of approval | Product type | Specific conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | IUPAC Name:Peroxyethanoic acidEC No: 201-186-8CAS No: 79-21-0 | The specification is based on the starting materials hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid which are used to manufacture peracetic acid.Peracetic acid in an aqueous solution containing acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2028 | 11 | The authorisations of biocidal products are subject to the following conditions:1. The product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any use covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance.2. Due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide, authorisations of biocidal products shall be without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 98/2013.3. In view of the risks identified for the uses assessed, the product assessment shall pay particular attention to:. a)industrial and professional users;b)marine water for products used in once-through cooling systems;c)soil and surface water for products used in large open recirculating cooling systems. |
| 12 | The authorisations of biocidal products are subject to the following conditions:1. The product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any use covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance.2. Due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide, authorisations of biocidal products shall be without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 98/2013.3. In view of the risks identified for the uses assessed, the product assessment shall pay particular attention to industrial and professional users. |
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