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The OECD Biocide Programme has two main objectives: (1) to increase the efficiency in the registration of biocides; and (2) to help countries to reduce risks associated with biocides use. Biocides are chemical products designed to kill unwanted organisms (e.g., sterilisers, disinfectants).
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03-Jul-2008
OECD published a new Emission Scenario Document (ESD) which is intended to provide information to be used for risk assessment for active substances and products used as biocidal (i.e. non agricultural) insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods. It describes methods for estimating emissions of these products, excluding the insecticide treatments for vector control. Users are encouraged to provide updated information for its continuous development.
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06-Nov-2007
This Test Guideline is intended for testing the emissions from wood and wooden commodities that are not covered and are in contact with fresh water or seawater.
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31-Jul-2007
An investigation was conducted to analyse and assess current protocols to develop harmonised test methods and performance standards for the efficacy testing of biocides used in treated articles. The present report is the result of this investigation.
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