Under Section 50(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) and in compliance with their duty to consult, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) have issued a Consultation Document on the draft Biocidal Products (amendment) Regulations 2006 for completion of the implementation of the Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC (BPD).
The new proposed regulations will amend the Biocidal Products Regulations 2001 (BPR), with the two-fold objectives of the BPD being as follows:
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To harmonise the European market for biocidal products and their active substances.
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To provide a high level of protection for humans, animals and the environment.
Garry Wiles of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Biocides and Veterinary Unit said:
"The proposed amendments will not alter the way in which the system, established by the 2001 Regulations, operates.
"The HSE believes the costs for duty-holders and HSE arising from the amendments are negligible."
The use of Biocidal products in various types of industries is to control unwanted organisms of such as animals, bacteria, viruses, fungi and insects, either by killing or controlling by chemical or biological means.
The 12 week Consultation will end on 9 June 2006.
Further information on the proposed changes and Consultation Document can be accessed from the HSC Webpage by clicking the following:
Proposals for the Biocidal Products (Amendment) Regulations 2006
Article by Alexandra Johnston
