The Commission has deferred several biocide active substance approval expiration dates on September 10–12, 2025. The objective: avoid regulatory cliffs during re-examinations.

Updated Expiration Dates by Product Type

PT18 (Insecticides)

Imidacloprid → December 31, 2027
Transfluthrin → April 30, 2028

PT19 (Repellents/Attractants)

IR3535 (ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate) → April 30, 2028
Lauric acid → April 30, 2028

PT7/9/10 (Film, Fibre, Masonry Preservatives)

Azoxystrobin → April 30, 2028

PT10 (Masonry – Micro-organism)

Pythium oligandrum strain M1 → June 30, 2028

PT8 & PT21 (Wood + Antifouling)

DCOIT/4,5-DCOIT (OIT) → June 30, 2028

PT21 (Antifouling) – Metals & Related

Copper pyrithione → June 30, 2028
Copper thiocyanate → June 30, 2028
Dicopper oxide → June 30, 2028
Zineb → June 30, 2028

Important Note

These deferrals do not affect renewal decisions. Check existing conditions (Annexes/approval conditions) and your product authorizations if applicable.

How AIRCompEX Saves You Time

Always up-to-date portfolio: New dates are synchronized in your BPR view (by substance, PT, market)
Smart alerts: Reminders for milestones (Article 95 list updates, supply chain communications, renewal dossier preparation) before deadlines
Instant impact analysis: Filter your "at-risk" substances (e.g., PT21 substances/products) and export a regulatory calendar ready to share with all stakeholders
Traceability & evidence: Every update is sourced from Official Journal/EUR-Lex (audit-ready)

Conclusion

If you manage a multi-substance/PT biocide portfolio, AIRCompEX eliminates manual monitoring and secures your renewal plans.