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The draft Law provides for the regulation of legal relations with regard to the approval of active substances of biocidal products, obtaining a permission for placing on the market of biocidal products, production, trade and safe application of biocidal products for human, animal and environmental health, as well as placement of treated articles on the market, defines the rights and obligations of enterprises, institutions, organisations and individuals, as well as the authority of state bodies and officials in this area.
In order to achieve a high level of protection of human health, animal health and the environment, active substances with the worst hazard profiles should not be approved for use in biocidal products, except in specific situations. This should include situations where approval is justified because of the low risk from exposure to the substance, for human health, animal health or environmental reasons, or for disproportionate adverse effects reasons or disproportionate negative impact on society in case of non-approval. When deciding on the approval of such active substances, the availability of suitable and sufficient alternative substances or technologies should also be taken into account.
The provisions of Law will not apply to medicinal feeds; medical devices; medicinal products and veterinary drugs; feed additives for animals and feed; food hygiene products; food additives; food flavourings and ingredients with flavouring properties intended for use in and on food products; phytosanitary products; plant protection products; cosmetic products; toy safety.
The draft Law is developed to implement Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products.
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