COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/1425

of 8 October 2020

granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to 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 (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 44(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 September 2017, Contec Europe submitted an application in accordance with Article 43(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 for authorisation of a biocidal product family named ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’ of product-type 2, as described in Annex V to that Regulation, providing written confirmation that the competent authority of Belgium had agreed to evaluate the application. The application was recorded under case number BC-HT057172-25 in the Register for Biocidal Products.

(2) ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’ contains peracetic acid, as the active substance, which is included in the Union list of approved active substances referred to in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

(3) On 27 August 2019, the evaluating competent authority submitted, in accordance with Article 44(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, an assessment report and the conclusions of its evaluation to the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Agency’).

(4) On 7 April 2020, the Agency submitted to the Commission an opinion (2), including the draft summary of the biocidal product characteristics (‘SPC’) of ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’ and the final assessment report on the biocidal product family in accordance with Article 44(3) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

(5) The opinion concludes that ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’ is a ‘biocidal product family’ within the meaning of Article 3(1)(s) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, that it is eligible for Union authorisation in accordance with Article 42(1) of that Regulation and that subject to compliance with the draft SPC, it meets the conditions laid down in Article 19(1) and (6) of that Regulation.

(6) On 27 April 2020, the Agency transmitted to the Commission the draft SPC in all the official languages of the Union in accordance with Article 44(4) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

(7) The Commission concurs with the opinion of the Agency and considers it therefore appropriate to grant a Union authorisation for ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’.

(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A Union authorisation with authorisation number EU-0023658-0000 is granted to Contec Europe for the making available on the market and use of the biocidal product family ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’ in accordance with the summary of the biocidal product characteristics set out in the Annex.

The Union authorisation is valid from 29 October 2020 until 30 September 2030.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the

Official Journal of the European Union

.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 October 2020.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1)  

OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1

.

(2)  ECHA opinion of 5 March 2020 on the Union authorisation of ‘PeridoxRTU Product Family’ (ECHA/BPC/247/2020), https://echa.europa.eu/bpc-opinions-on-union-authorisation.

ANNEX

Summary of product characteristics for a biocidal product family

PeridoxRTU Product Family

Product type 2 – Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals (Disinfectants)

Authorisation number: EU-0023658-0000

R4BP asset number: EU-0023658-0000

PART I

FIRST INFORMATION LEVEL

1.   

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1.1.   

Family name

1.2.   

Product type(s)

1.3.   

Authorisation holder

1.4.   

Manufacturer(s) of the biocidal products

1.5.   

Manufacturer(s) of the active substance(s)

2.   

PRODUCT FAMILY COMPOSITION AND FORMULATION

2.1.   

Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the family

2.2.   

Type(s) of formulation

PART II

SECOND INFORMATION LEVEL – META SPC(S)

META SPC 1

1.   

META SPC 1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1.1.   

Meta SPC 1 identifier

1.2.   

Suffix to the authorisation number

1.3.   

Product type(s)

2.   

META SPC 1 COMPOSITION

2.1.   

Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the meta SPC 1

2.2.   

Type(s) of formulation of the meta SPC 1

3.   

HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OF THE META SPC 1

4.   

AUTHORISED USE(S) OF THE META SPC 1

4.1.   

Use description

Table 1. Use # 1 – Application by trigger spray onto a suitable cleanroom wipe and use of the wipe to distribute the liquid on the surface

4.1.1.   

Use-specific instructions for use

For use only on visibly clean surfaces. Cleaning prior to disinfection is required. Physically remove contaminants from the surface before disinfection using a suitable cleanroom wipe and a recommended wiping technique for optimum contamination control.

Spray directly onto a suitable cleanroom wipe. Use a wipe to distribute the liquid on the surface.

Ensure the surface is uniformly covered with the product and leave for the required contact time indicated to kill bacteria, fungi, yeast and bacterial spores.

Do not apply more than 50 ml/m

2

.

Leave for required contact time and wipe to dry afterwards.

For use at room temperature (20 ± 2 °C).

Suitable cleanroom wipe materials should be used in order to minimise interaction with the product.

Used wipes must be disposed in a closed container.

4.1.2.   

Use-specific risk mitigation measures

Wear protective chemical resistant gloves and eye protection during product handling phase (glove material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information)

A protective coverall which is impermeable for the biocidal product shall be worn (coverall material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information).

A ventilation rate of at least 20/hr is mandatory when handling the product.

The product must only be applied for disinfection of small surfaces.

4.1.3.   

Where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Get medical attention. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place.

Skin contact: It is important to remove the substance from the skin immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not rub eye. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give a few small glasses of water or milk to drink. Stop if the affected person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. Keep affected person under observation. Get medical attention if symptoms are severe or persist.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Treat symptomatically.

Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. Spills or discharge to natural waterways is likely to kill aquatic organisms.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures in case of accidental release measures: Evacuate area.

Keep upwind of spill. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Only trained and properly protected personnel may be involved in clean-up operations. Use appropriate safety equipment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Avoid making contact with spilled material. When cleaning up a spill always wear the appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protection, gloves and protective clothing. A self-contained breathing apparatus or respirator and absorbents may be necessary, depending on the size of the spill and the adequacy of ventilation.

Small spills: Wear the correct protective equipment and cover the liquid with absorbent material. Collect and seal the material and the dirt that has absorbed the spilled material in polyethylene bags and place in a drum for transit to an approved disposal site. Rinse away the remaining spilled material with water to reduce odour and discharge the rinsate into a municipal or industrial sewer, not into a natural waterway.

Large spills: In case of nasal and respiratory irritation, vacate the room immediately. Personnel cleaning up should be trained and equipped with a self-contained breathing apparatus, or an officially approved or certified full-face respirator equipped with an organic vapour cartridge, gloves, and clothing impervious, including rubber boots or shoe protection.

4.1.4.   

Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

This biocidal product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a hazardous waste according to Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (

OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3

). Any disposal practices must be in compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing hazardous waste.

Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. Avoid release to the environment.

High-temperature incineration is an acceptable practice.

Containers are non-refillable. Do not reuse or refill the containers. Containers should be triple or pressure rinsed with water promptly after they are emptied. They can then be offered for recycling or reconditioning for biocidal products, or they can be punctured and disposed of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by national and local authorities. Send waste liquid from rinsing of used containers to an approved waste handling facility.

4.1.5.   

Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

Store in a cool, well ventilated area.

Keep this product in the original container tightly closed.

Container must be stored and transported in an upright position to prevent spilling the contents.

Keep away from direct sunlight.

Do not freeze.

Store below 30 °C.

The shelf-life is 12 months (unopened).

4.2.   

Use description

Table 2. Use # 2 – Application by pouring into a container and then using a suitable cleanroom mop/wipe to apply the liquid on the surface

4.2.1.   

Use-specific instructions for use

For use only on visibly clean surfaces. Cleaning prior to disinfection is required. Physically remove contaminants from the surface before disinfection using a suitable cleanroom mop/wipe and a recommended wiping technique for optimum contamination control.

Pour the product into a container and then mop onto the surface.

Ensure the surface is uniformly covered with the product and leave for the required contact time indicated to kill bacteria, fungi, yeast and bacterial spores. Do not apply more than 50 ml/m

2

.

Leave for required contact time and wipe to dry afterwards. For use at room temperature (20 ± 2 °C).

Suitable cleanroom wipe and mop materials should be used in order to minimise interaction with the product.

Used wipes must be disposed in a closed container.

4.2.2.   

Use-specific risk mitigation measures

Wear protective chemical resistant gloves and eye protection during product handling phase (glove material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information).

A protective coverall which is impermeable for the biocidal product shall be worn (coverall material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information).

Application of technical or engineering controls to remove airborne residues is mandatory (e.g. room ventilation or local exhaust ventilation (LEV)) during product application. A minimum ventilation rate of 100 air change per hour is mandatory.

Technical or engineering controls to remove airborne residues is mandatory (e.g. ventilation or LEV) before operatives are permitted to enter into treated areas after surface disinfection. Where necessary, a waiting restriction of sufficient duration must be set to allow time for the removal of airborne residues.

4.2.3.   

Where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Get medical attention. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place.

Skin contact: It is important to remove the substance from the skin immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not rub eye. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give a few small glasses of water or milk to drink. Stop if the affected person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. Keep affected person under observation. Get medical attention if symptoms are severe or persist.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Treat symptomatically.

Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. Spills or discharge to natural waterways is likely to kill aquatic organisms.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures in case of accidental release measures: Evacuate area.

Keep upwind of spill. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Only trained and properly protected personnel may be involved in clean-up operations. Use appropriate safety equipment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Avoid making contact with spilled material. When cleaning up a spill always wear the appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protection, gloves and protective clothing. A self-contained breathing apparatus or respirator and absorbents may be necessary, depending on the size of the spill and the adequacy of ventilation.

Small spills: Wear the correct protective equipment and cover the liquid with absorbent material. Collect and seal the material and the dirt that has absorbed the spilled material in polyethylene bags and place in a drum for transit to an approved disposal site. Rinse away the remaining spilled material with water to reduce odour and discharge the rinsate into a municipal or industrial sewer, not into a natural waterway.

Large spills: In case of nasal and respiratory irritation, vacate the room immediately. Personnel cleaning up should be trained and equipped with a self-contained breathing apparatus, or an officially approved or certified full-face respirator equipped with an organic vapour cartridge, gloves, and clothing impervious, including rubber boots or shoe protection.

4.2.4.   

Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

This biocidal product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a hazardous waste according to Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (

OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3

). Any disposal practices must be in compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing hazardous waste.

Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. Avoid release to the environment.

High-temperature incineration is an acceptable practice.

Containers are non-refillable. Do not reuse or refill the containers. Containers should be triple or pressure rinsed with water promptly after they are emptied. They can then be offered for recycling or reconditioning for biocidal products, or they can be punctured and disposed of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by national and local authorities. Send waste liquid from rinsing of used containers to an approved waste handling facility.

4.2.5.   

Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

Store in a cool, well ventilated area.

Keep this product in the original container tightly closed.

Container must be stored and transported in an upright position to prevent spilling the contents.

Keep away from direct sunlight.

Do not freeze.

Store below 30 °C.

The shelf-life is 12 months (unopened).

5.   

GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE

 (1)

OF THE META SPC 1

5.1.   

Instructions for use

See Use-specific instructions for use.

5.2.   

Risk mitigation measures

See Use-specific risk mitigation measures.

5.3.   

Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

See, where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment.

5.4.   

Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

See, where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging.

5.5.   

Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

See, where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage.

6.   

OTHER INFORMATION

7.   

THIRD INFORMATION LEVEL: INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS IN THE META SPC 1

7.1.   

Trade name(s), authorisation number and specific composition of each individual product

7.2.   

Trade name(s), authorisation number and specific composition of each individual product

(1)  Instructions for use, risk mitigation measures and other directions for use under this section are valid for any authorised uses within the meta SPC 1.