July 19, 2016
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Union List with the following six approved active substances:
- Peracetic acid [CAS# 79-21-0]
- Product type 1 (human hygiene)
- Product type 2 (disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals)
- Product type 3 (veterinary hygiene)
- Product type 4 (food and feed area)
- Product type 5 (drinking water)
- Product type 6 (preservatives for products during storage)
The list was updated on June 14, 2016.