Biocides are, by definition, products used in a variety of industries to control unwanted organisms, such as animals, insects, bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are intended to kill or otherwise exert a controlling effect by chemical or biological means. | The Biocidal Products Directive (98/8/EC) aims to harmonise the European market for biocidal products and their active substances. At the same time it aims to provide a high level of protection for humans, animals and the environment. |
Human hygiene biocidal products Private area and public health area disinfectants and other biocidal products Veterinary hygiene biocidal products Food and feed area disinfectants Drinking water disinfectants In-can preservatives and metalworking-fluid preservatives Fibre, leather, rubber and polymerised materials preservatives
| Film preservatives Masonary preservatives Preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems Slimicides Avicides Piscicides Preservatives for food or feedstocks Embalming and taxidermist fluids
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