CRD: How to address toxicology information requirements for biocidal products without vertebrate testing under GB BPR
Key Information
Dates: 3 November 2026
Duration: 1 part-day (10:30am - 1pm approx.)
Available as: live online
Price: £335 per person
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Overview
This event will focus on how to address toxicology information requirements for biocidal products (BPs) without the use of vertebrate testing.
The session aims to raise awareness of the GB position on vertebrate toxicological testing for biocidal products and to highlight alternative approaches available to applicants for meeting information requirements under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR).
Delivered by HSE regulatory specialists, the event will provide valuable insight into how submissions are assessed by the GB regulator, alongside practical guidance to help improve the quality and compliance of applications.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with knowledge and practical guidance to help them:
- Understand Article 62 and what it means in the context of GB BPR
- Understand the GB regulatory approach to vertebrate toxicological testing
- Identify alternative methods to meet toxicology information requirements of GB BPR
- Understand how toxicological data and information are evaluated by the GB regulator for BPs
- Improve the quality and compliance of submissions under GB BPR
Topics covered
- Introduction to the biocidal products toxicology information requirements and Article 62 of the GB BPR
- How to address the toxicology information requirements for various human health endpoints whilst minimising unnecessary animal testing, including the use of alternative approaches (for example calculation method of the classification, labelling and packaging [CLP] regulation no. 1272/2008 as it applies in GB, bridging/read across, in vitro and in silico methods).
The human health endpoints covered will include:
- Acute Oral Toxicity
- Acute Dermal Toxicity
- Acute Inhalation Toxicity
- Skin Irritation
- Eye Irritation
- Skin Sensitisation
View or download the full event programme here.
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at technical and regulatory professionals involved in the preparation and submission of data into the GB biocidal product authorisation process.
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