EU regulation improves the safety of hypochlorite products – Kiilto has also sought authorisations for its hypochlorite products
Biocides are chemical substances or products intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, prevent the action of or otherwise exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism. Such products include skin and surface disinfectants, pesticides and preservatives. The common active substances used in disinfectants include ethanol, hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorite.All active substances used in disinfectants are assessed and approved at EU level. The Biocidal Products Regulation was adopted in 2012 and has been applicable in all EU member countries as of 1 September 2013. The aim of the