Changes to UK BPR that could affect you

The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) refers to Regulation (EU) 528/2012 concerning the use of biocidal products which was adopted by the UK following BREXIT. BPR covers the responsibilities of biocidal product manufacturers and suppliers this is now regulated by the HSE for the UK see https://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/ for more details.

Changes in BPR

The changes for manufacturing will come into effect November 2023, whilst product sales can continue to your customers until the end of May 2024. As a result, the below list of products are being replaced with compliant alternatives, the current products will need to be used up by the end user and changed to the replacement products below by November 2024.

Product changes:

Current product	Code	Replacement product	NEW Code
Bactericidal Hydroclean	C197	Biocidal Cleaner	C910
KR S2 Catering Sanitiser	C883	KR S2 Catering Sanitiser	C911
HR7 Country Fresh	C233	HR7 Country Fresh	C916
Germfree FAB	C161	Biocidal Cleaner	C910
Germfree 61	C998	Biocidal Cleaner	C910

Benefits in changing to the new biocidal products?

Biocidal products, are specifically designed to protect against harmful organisms (including bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses) whilst ensuring a high level of protection for humans and the environment. These new formulas can help to improve cleanliness and hygiene in critical healthcare and food processing facilities.

Want to find out more?

Contact our advisers on 01283 221044, visit the HSE website or use our contact form on the website.