Biocides, Products and Chemicals
Environmental and surface monitoring of biocides and chemicals
Monitoring chemicals and biocides in the environment and on surfaces: Why it matters.
Since September 2013, the assessment and authorisation of biocides on the European market has been regulated by the EU Biocidal Products Regulation No. 528/2012 (BPR). The regulation requires the development and application of analytical methods for monitoring biocides, covering active substances, impurities, and substances of concern across a range of matrices. Monitoring is essential not only in environmental compartments such as air, soil, water and sediment, but also in food, treated food/feed and on surfaces where human exposure may occur.
What can CEMAS do for you?
Biocides are widely used, creating multiple pathways for environmental and human exposure. CEMAS offers comprehensive testing services to assess the fate, behaviour, and potential impact of biocidal products, including:
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Environmental matrices: Soil, air, water, sediment and animal or human fluids and tissues
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Indoor surfaces: Surface residue and exposure assessment to evaluate biocide transfer to food, feed and drinking water, as well as direct human contact
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Rinsing efficiency and mitigation: Measured data to demonstrate reduction of residues to safe levels
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Transformation and degradation products: Identification of breakdown products to fully understand biocide behaviour
With over 35 years of experience in analysing active substances, metabolites, and residues, CEMAS combines expertise in environmental and surface residue testing with advanced analytical methods (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS) to provide robust, regulatory-ready data.
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Method Development, Modification, Validation and Independent Laboratory Verification (ILV)
Our chemical and biocide residue method development/modification, verification and validation solutions focus on developing robust and reliable methods to detect and quantify agrochemical residues in specific matrices, including crops, soil, and water.
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Indoor Exposure and Residue Assessment (Biocides)
CEMAS provides bespoke indoor exposure and residue assessment for biocidal products used in cleaning and disinfection. We generate worst-case measured data to evaluate surface residues, residue transfer to food, feed, and drinking water, and potential primary and secondary human exposure.
Environmental Fate Assessment
CEMAS can assess chemical and biocide residues and their behaviour in various environmental matrices including soil, water, and air. By analysing the persistence, degradation, and mobility of chemical residues, we provide valuable insights into the potential environmental impact of biocidal products.
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Understanding BPR
The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012) concerns the placing on the market and use of biocidal products, which are used to protect humans, animals, materials or articles against harmful organisms like pests or bacteria, by the action of the active substances contained in the biocidal product. This regulation aims to improve the functioning of the biocidal products market in the EU, while ensuring a high level of protection for humans and the environment. Read more about the ECHA legislation on BPR here.