UK Statutory Instrument
2001
United Kingdom
The Biocidal Products Regulations 2001
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Subject to paragraph 2, the Ministers have determined that the...
In making the determinations referred to in paragraph 1, the...
The Ministers have determined, according to the relevant requirements in...
The Ministers have determined— (a) the physical and chemical properties...
The name and address of the applicant.
Efficacy data.
Analytical methods.
The classification, packaging and labelling of the biocidal product, including...
Where the biocidal product is a substance or preparation dangerous...
The name and address of the manufacturer of the biocidal...
The name and address of the manufacturer of the active...
The trade name of the biocidal product.
The name of each substance in the biocidal product, including...
The physical and chemical properties of the biocidal product relating...
The product-type and field of use of the biocidal product....
The intended category of users.
The intended method of use.
Directions for use of the biocidal product in question, including...
Particulars of any likely direct or indirect adverse side effects...
Directions for safe disposal of the biocidal product in question...
The period of time needed for the biocidal effect.
The interval to be observed between— (a) applications of the...
Particulars for adequate cleaning of equipment.
Particulars concerning precautionary measures during use, storage and transport, such...
Information on any specific dangers to the environment, including protection...
The name and address of the applicant for the authorisation...
Recommended methods and precautions to reduce dangers from handling, storage,...
Safety data sheets.
Methods of analysis necessary to enable the Ministers to make...
Methods of disposal of the biocidal product and its packaging....
Procedures to be followed and measures to be taken in...
First aid and medical advice to be given in the...
The name of the biocidal product.
The name and address of the manufacturer of the biocidal...
The name and address of the manufacturer of the active...
The name and content of the active substance in the...
The name of any other substance in the biocidal product...
Physical and chemical data concerning the biocidal product and the...
Any ways of rendering harmless the biocidal product and the...
A summary of the results of the tests, referred to...
The name of the applicant for, or the person to...
Whether the biocidal product is a low-risk biocidal product or...
The trade name of the biocidal product.
The name and amount of each active substance which the...
The name and amount of each substance which the biocidal...
The product-type for the biocidal product and the use for...
The type of formulation of the biocidal product, namely whether...
Any proposed limits on residues which have been determined by...
Any conditions subject to which the authorisation or registration was...
The reasons for the modification or cancellation of an authorisation...
The name of the biocidal product.
Any other information relating to the health and safety of...
If the biocidal product is authorised or registered under these...
The date on which the biocidal product was first placed...
The name, address and telephone number and any e-mail address...
A description of the packaging of the biocidal product, including...
The pH, physical state and colour of the biocidal product....
The identity of the ingredients of the biocidal product, and...
The effects on human health of contact with the biocidal...
Particulars of the likely direct or indirect adverse side effects...
The identity of the active substance in the biocidal product...
The interval to be observed between— (a) applications of the...
Instructions for adequate cleaning of equipment for use with the...
Instructions concerning precautionary measures during use, storage and transport, such...
Any restriction on the category of persons who may use...
Information on any specific dangers to the environment, including protection...
The authorisation or registration number allocated to the biocidal product...
The type of formulation of the biocidal product, namely whether...
The use for which the biocidal product is authorised or...
Directions for use of the biocidal product, including its dose...
Particulars of likely direct or indirect adverse side effects and...
Directions for safe disposal of the biocidal product and its...
The number or other reference assigned by the manufacturer of...
The period of time needed for the biocidal effect.
In this Schedule— (a) “appeal” means an appeal under regulation...
(1) Where a government department has expressed in writing to...
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Part of this...
(1) Where, after the close of the hearing, the appointed...
The appointed person shall notify the determination on the appeal,...
The appropriate person shall direct that an appeal shall be...
Before the determination of an appeal, the appointed person shall...
An appointed person may give such directions as he thinks...
The appropriate person may pay to an appointed person such...
An appeal brought pursuant to regulation 36(1)(j) shall be heard...
(1) Subject to the following sub-paragraphs of this paragraph, a...
(1) Not later than 28 days before the date of...
(1) The parties shall be entitled to appear at the...
Interpretation
Application of the
Offences
Limitation on entry to domestic premises in certain circumstances
Allocation of enforcement responsibility
On the making of an application to the Ministers under...
If the cost referred to in paragraph 9 is greater...
If the cost referred to in paragraph 9 is less...
In estimating or stating the cost of carrying out any...
There shall be payable by the applicant to the Ministers...
The applications to the Ministers referred to in paragraph 2...
There shall be payable by the applicant to the Ministers...
There shall be payable by a person who provides information...
There shall be payable by a person who requests a...
On receipt of— (a) an application referred to in paragraph...
The amount estimated in accordance with paragraph 7 shall be...
On the determination of the application, completion of the evaluation...
In this Schedule— “COPR 1986” means the Control of Pesticides...
Where— (a) no application is made in accordance with paragraph...
Where— (a) an application is made in accordance with paragraph...
Where— (a) there is made a decision referred to in...
Where— (a) there is made a decision referred to in...
The Ministers shall— (a) notify in writing the holder of...
A certificate of exemption granted pursuant to paragraph 6, 7,...
An exemption certificate granted in accordance with paragraph 15—
Subject to paragraphs 3 and 4, where a decision is...
These Regulations shall not apply to a biocidal product—
Where there is more than one unlisted active substance in...
Where— (a) there is made a decision referred to in...
Where— (a) there is made a decision referred to in...
During— (a) the period of time in which an application...
Where— (a) there is made a decision referred to in...
During— (a) the period of time in which an application...
Browse 43 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application
Placing on the market of active substances
Applications concerning new active substances
Assessment of applications concerning new active substances
Applications for variation or renewal of the inclusion of active substances in Annex I, IA or IB
Authorisation of a biocidal product
Registration of a low-risk biocidal product
Mutual recognition of authorisations
Mutual recognition of registrations
Provisional authorisation
Provisional registration
Emergency authorisation
Research and development
Experimental authorisation
Frame-formulations
Revocation of authorisations and registrations
Modification and review of authorisations and registrations
Notification of new information
Emergency prohibition or restriction
Data protection for active substances
Data protection for biocidal products
Co-operation in the use of information
Confidentiality
Treatment of confidential information
Exchange of information
Notification of information to the National Poisons Information Service
Packaging
Labelling
Samples, models and drafts
Advertisements
General provisions on applications for authorisations and registrations
Files on applications
Appeals
Tests
Enforcement, offences and civil liability
Fees
Transitional provisions
Extension outside Great Britain
Amendments
Prohibitions
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