Active chlorine released from hypochlorous acid has been approved by the EU Commission as a biocidal active substance for product-types 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Applicants who want to assess the technical equivalence of an alternative source of this active substance can now submit applications to ECHA through R4BP 3.
What is technical equivalence?
The purpose of a technical equivalence is to determine the similarity with regards to the chemical composition and hazard profile of a substance produced from a source different to the reference source. Technical equivalence is also used if there is a change to the manufacturing process and/or manufacturing location compared to the substance of the reference source for which the initial risk assessment was carried out. Assessment of the technical equivalence is carried out by ECHA.
To assist applicants of alternative sources with the process, ECHA has prepared a guidance document describing the analytical information that needs to be submitted for an application: Active chlorine released from hypochlorous acid: Advice on information requirements for technical equivalence applications under Article 54 of the BPR
For more details on active chlorine alternatives and applications for biocidal products, please contact:
Jack Frausing Nielsen
jafn@dhigroup.com
Tel +45 4516 9128
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