Learn the requirements of EU’s Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), including transitional rules, and discover what it takes to successfully submit a complete application.
This course is right for you if:
Your company produces and markets biocides and biocidal products
Your production relies heavily on biocidal products
You are engaged in regulatory compliance of biocides
You can allocate one hour to complete home assignments for each of the modules 2 and 3
Upon completion of the course, you will be well-versed in:
The pros and cons of the different options for authorisation of biocidal products
The elements mandatory for an application, including data and documentation requirements
The biocidal product family concept
The regulatory requirements for endocrine disruptors
How to structure the application process
You will also get instructions on how to use the R4BP 3 (Register for Biocidal Products), IUCLID 6 and SPC Editor programmes.
You will learn through a combination of instructor-led lectures, quizzes and hands-on exercises. Presentations will include case examples of different applications.
During the course you will have time to discuss tips, ask questions that relates to your daily compliance with BPR, and share best practices and examples with your instructor and fellow participants.
An important part of module 2 and 3 is based on home assignments. For maximum benefit, you are advised to allocate approx. one hour of self-study for each of the two modules.
This online course is divided into three 2-hour sessions hosted from 10:00-12:00 CET (UTC +01:00).
23 January 2024 (Tuesday)
Module 1 | Requirements for market authorisation
Requirements and timelines for obtaining a market authorisation on the European market; review of different application procedures for approval (national authorisation, mutual recognition, simplified authorisation, and approval of same biocidal products); data and documentation requirements and how to structure the application process.
Home assignment for module 2: Making a national application (NA-APP)
26 January 2024 (Friday)
Module 2 | Product families and endocrine disruptors
Feedback on home assignment.
The biocidal product family concept and the idea of meta-levels and uses allowed together.
Home assignment for module 3: Filling out an Excel spreadsheet of a family application
31 January 2024 (Wednesday)
Module 3 | IT Tools and documentation
Feedback on home assignment.
Instructions on how to use the R4BP 3 (Register for Biocidal Products), IUCLID 6 and SPC Editor programmes; wrap-up with an overview of the status of biocide legislation at national and EU level.
Michael Fink, Vice President and Senior Regulatory Expert at DHI, is a leading expert in biocides with a thorough knowledge of national and EU legislation on biocides.
Michael Fink works as a strategic adviser to industrial clients on approval of biocidal products and biocidal active substances.
Michael Fink’s experience includes toxicological risk assessments, human exposure scenarios and evaluation of the efficacy of biocide dossiers.
MSc (Biology), Copenhagen University
Price: € 600 excl. vat.
Space is limited to the first 14 registrants.