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2026/2556(RSP)ENVI

Objection to Formaldehyde Active Substance Approval in Biocidal Products

Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) approving formaldehyde released from the reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 3:2) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 6, 11, 12 and 13 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (RP 3:2 thereafter

Stage
Commission proposal
Procedure
Resolution
Rapporteurs
Anja Hazekamp (The Left), Christophe Clergeau (S&D), Jutta Paulus (Greens/EFA)
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RoleNameGroupCountryCommittee
Co-rapporteurAnja HazekampThe LeftNLENVI
Co-rapporteurChristophe ClergeauS&DFRENVI
Co-rapporteurJutta PaulusGreens/EFADEENVI

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Parliament is objecting to a Commission proposal that would approve the formaldehyde-releasing reaction product of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 3:2) as an existing active substance in biocidal products. The objection covers product-types 2, 6, 11, 12 and 13 under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

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