EU - Approval of Sulfur Dioxide as an Active Substance for Use in Biocidal Products

On December 2, 2013, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) received an application for approval of sulfur dioxide released from sodium metabisulfite as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 9 - Fibre, rubber and polymerized materials preservatives.

On January 22, 2018, the German evaluating competent authority submitted the assessment report on the application, concluding biocidal products of product-type 9 using sulfur dioxide released from sodium metabisulfite is expected to satisfy the criteria laid down in the Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR). Therefore, it is approved the use with certain conditions.

Date of Approval: August 1, 2023

Expiry date of approval: July 31, 2033