Biocidal products are commercial products intended to kill or inhibit undesirable organisms. Biocidal products are for example disinfectants, wood preservatives, in-can preservatives, products to control rats, insecticides, antifouling paints for ships, embalming liquids, etc.

During the course you will be introduced to the different types of biocides and how they are to be approved according to the EU Biocidal Products Directive. You will learn about the data requirements and the different ways to fulfil them. The data mainly focus on human toxicology, ecotoxicology, efficacy and the identity of the biocidal active substance.

Through hands-on exercises you will work through different cases for approval of biocidal products, for instance by finding the best strategy for generating data and for applying for approval.

Target group

Companies producing and marketing biocidal active substances and biocide-containing products and companies strongly dependant on these products. Number of participants: 16-18.

Course manager

Stephen Wessels, PhD, Microbiology. Specialist in biocides and comprehensive knowledge of microbiology in relation to foodstuffs and feeding stuffs. Experienced in preparing dossiers for EU approval.

Date and time

Monday 19 May 2008, 09:30 – 16:30 hrs.

Venue

DHI, Agern Allé 5, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark.

Price

DKK 4,250 exclusive of VAT. (VAT applies to participants from Denmark only). The price includes course materials, coffee/tea and lunch. After the course you are entitled to a free half-hour telephone consultation.

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