Biocide Analysis
What are biocidal products? Categories and Areas of Application
Biocidal products play an important role in hygiene and health in our daily lives. These are chemical substances used to control microorganisms and pests. These products have a wide range of applications and offer effective and safe solutions when used correctly.
What are biocidal products?
Biocidal products contain substances that are used to kill or harm harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae. They are also used to control rodents, insects and other pests. These products are widely used in the areas of cleaning, public health, food production, healthcare and industry.
These products, which are regulated under the European Union Biocide Regulation (BPR, 528/2012) and the Turkish "Biocide Regulation", are checked and approved for safety in the health of humans and the environment.
Categories of Biocidal Products
Depending on the intended use, biocidal products are divided into 4 main groups with a total of 22 product types:
1. Disinfectants and general biocidal products (Groups 1–5)
- Type 1: Personal hygiene products (hand sanitizer, etc.)
- Type 2: Surface and room disinfectant
- Type 3: Veterinary Hygiene Products
- Type 4: Food and Feed Disinfectants
- Type 5: Drinking Water Disinfectant
2. Pesticides (Group 6–13)
- Type 6: Insecticides and Repellents
- Type 14: Rodenticides (rodent control agent)
- Type 18: Acaricides, Insecticides (e.g. mosquito repellent)
3. Preservatives (Group 6–13)
- Type 8: Wood preservatives
- Type 9: Fiber, leather and rubber protective agent
- Type 10: Protective agent for building materials
4. Other biocidal products (Group 20–22)
- Type 21: Antifouling Products (for watercraft)
- Type 22: Mummification and Animal Preservatives
Areas of application of biocidal products
- Healthcare: Hand and surface disinfectants used in hospitals, clinics and laboratories are among the most important areas of application for biocidal products.
- Household: Surface disinfectants, pesticides and toilet cleaners for the household are covered by the biocidal products.
- Food industry: Disinfectants used in food processing are for hygiene. In addition, special formulas for cleaning surfaces that come into contact with food are developed.
- Agriculture and Livestock: Stable cleaning, hygiene in animal stables and disinfectants for veterinarians are among the biocidal products.
- Industrial Areas: Microbiological control products used in cooling towers, water systems and industrial processes also fall under the category of biocides.
- Transport and Shipping: Antifouling products are used to prevent the velocity of ships.
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