The good, the bad and the regulatory: Biocidal Products Regulation
When the Biocidal Products Regulation came into being in September 2013, BioCote welcomed its introduction. Robust legislation that introduces clear guidelines regarding the use, sale and [...]
Five places mould can grow in your home [Infographic]
Mould (noun) a furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions In previous blog posts we have discussed the number of negative effects associated with the presence of [...]
Your journey to an antimicrobial feature
Making a coating, polymer or textile antimicrobial via the introduction of additives is similar to making it fire resistant or a particular colour, or so you may think. Here at BioCote we know [...]
Regulatory update 2015 – changes since September 2013 in Europe
Written by BioCote Regulatory Affairs Officer and Microbiologist Dr. Andrew Summerfield In September 2013 the Biocidal Product Regulation came into force. 18 months on it seems appropriate to [...]
Antimicrobial legislation: European changes in September 2013
There are strict rules about what can and cannot be claimed by manufacturers of devices which have an antimicrobial surface. In the following article Dr Andrew Summerfield, the new regulatory [...]