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South Korea provides a guide to the classification of biocidal product types under K-BPR

2021-09-27

K-BPR biocides product classification


National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published a guide to the classification of biocidal product types on Aug 18th, 2021. This is to help industry to examine different types of biocidal products under K-BPR.

There are 15 biocidal product types under 4 categories as follow:

  1. Disinfectants: Disinfectants, Algaecides
  2. Pest control: Rodenticides, Control of other vertebrates, Insecticides, Control of other invertebrates, Repellents
  3. Preservatives: Preservatives for product, Film preservatives, Fiber and leather preservatives, Wood preservatives, Construction material preservatives, Material and equipment preservatives, Embalming and taxidermist fluid
  4. Others: Antifouling products for vessels and underwater facilities

 

The guide includes 15 biocidal product types, explanations and different usage based on users. It also provides comparison of product types between K-BPR and EU-BPR, and classification of usage.



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