The European Union Approves Formic Acid for Biocidal Products: Conditions and Implications
The European Parliament and the Council have approved formic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product types 2, 3, 4, and 5, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012. This decision includes formic acid among the approved active substances for biocidal products and comes with specific conditions and considerations aimed at ensuring effectiveness and safety for users, as well as environmental concerns.