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CRD: Efficacy requirements for pest control products (main group 3) under the GB biocidal products regulation

Overview

HSE will be hosting a workshop which will help attendees develop an understanding of the regulatory approach to efficacy assessment of pest control products (Main Group 3) under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The event will take place over 2-half days.

The workshop will provide a general overview of the efficacy requirements for these types of products alongside specific advice for the product types in this group. The workshop will also address common issues related to labelling and efficacy testing for these product types. Given the breadth of topics covered, it may not be possible to cover all situations but there will be examples and opportunities for questions and discussion throughout the sessions.

The workshop will be delivered by HSE regulatory specialists and will help attendees improve the quality of their submissions and understand how these will be reviewed by the GB regulator.

Topics covered

The following topics will be covered:

• General considerations affecting the labelling, testing and assessment of efficacy for pest control products in Main Group 3
• Outlines of the required testing and considerations for rodenticides in product type 14
• Outlines of the required testing and considerations for insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods in product type 18
• Outlines of the required testing and considerations for repellents and attractants in product type 19
• Advice for generating adapted or novel methods for less standard products in product types 15, 16, 17 and 20
• Common issues and problems faced in these product types

View or download the full event programme here.

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for those involved in the creation and submission of efficacy data packages for pest control biocidal product applications, including test houses, applicants, consultants, etc. Although no prior experience is assumed, the course will specifically explore efficacy of pest control products and will not cover other product types or general principles of efficacy assessment. Other courses are available for this.

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Course fees include all resources and a certificate of attendance (please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking).

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