Extension of Biocidal Data Protection

by name voted on 28.04.2026

Summary

The proposal extends data protection periods for certain biocidal active substances until December 31, 2030, to compensate for administrative delays.

10 28.04.2026

Report

environment

administrative reform

public administration

business and competition

Key points

In force from 01/01/2026 Out of force from 31/12/2030

Extension of data protection for specific biocidal active substances until December 31, 2030.
Compensation for delays in evaluation processes caused by lack of resources or new scientific testing requirements.
Right for data owners to claim compensation from third parties who used their data during the unprotected period starting January 1, 2026.
Amendment of rules to allow for the reinstatement of data protection that had technically expired.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on amending Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as regards the extension of certain data protection periods Amendments to Biocidal Products Regulation as regards the extension of certain data protection periods

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