Recognition of a Union authorization
The procedure for the Union authorisation makes it possible for a biocidal product to be authorised for the entire EEA Market (plus Switzerland), thereby obviating the need for an application in the individual states.
Procedure for the recognition of a Union authorization
On this page, you will find more detailed information on applying for recognition of a Union authorisation in accordance with the European harmonised procedure.
Changes to existing authorisations
The administrative procedure that has to be used for each modification of existing authorisations depends on the type of change. There are administrative changes, minor and major changes.
Extension/Renewal of existing authorisations
For a biocidal product that has obtained an authorisation according to the harmonised European procedure, the period of validity can be extended by means of a corresponding application.
Biocidal product family
An authorisation as a biocidal product family allows several products to be placed on the market through a single authorisation.
Transitional authorisations (AN/AC)
Ordinance on the Placing on the Market and Handling of Biocidal Products (Ordinance on Biocidal Products, OBP)
Authorisations according to the European harmonized system
Biocidal products that contain only approved active substances (active substances that have been incorporated into the lists in Annex 1 or Annex 2 OBP), can be placed on the Swiss market only with an authorisation from the European harmonised procedure.