Items that claim in the product information and/or on the packaging that they destroy, repel, neutralise or prevent something are only sold after extensive testing. Independent organisations, associations with a neutral position, check if the item is safe enough for people, animals and the environment. All approved items get an authorisation number. We ask you to add this authorisation number to your product information. You can’t sell items in the ‘Pesticides & Biocides’ category without an authorisation number.

You can find the authorisation number in 1 of the following 3 databases:

• To sell in the Netherlands: Ctgb
• To sell in Belgium: Fyto
• To sell in all European member states: ECHA

Virus claims

You can’t make virus claims in the product information for biocides. Here are some examples of claims that aren’t allowed:

• Kills and/or combats bacteria and viruses
• Eliminates viruses
• Protects against coronavirus and/or viruses