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    What are biocides?

    It is very likely that you have biocides in your home. They are pesticides : chemical substances that are used to deter, render harmless or destroy unwanted or harmful...
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    Alternatives to biocides

    Biocides pose risks to the human and animal health and the environment. Therefore, the better choice would be to use non-chemical alternatives to resolve a problem. Effective...
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    Read the label

    Carefully read the label before using a biocide. It tells you how hazardous a product is, how to use it safely and what to do in the event of an accident. Hazard symbols on the...
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    How to prevent accidents

    Every year, there are more than 10,000 accidents in Belgium involving chemical household products, such as insecticides and slug pellets. The victims of such accidents are often...
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    Which biocides are authorised?

    Companies that intend to make a biocide available on the market in Belgium must obtain an authorisation for the product. The authorisation certificate contains a unique...
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    Leaflets

    Do you know what a biocide is? This leaflet explains what biocides are, how you can find out which biocides are authorised in Belgium and how to use them safely....
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    Acrylamide levels in less investigated foodstuffs

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    ACROFOOD : scientific report

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    Biocides for professionals

    Are you a professional user or seller of biocides?  At  web site biocide.be you will find everything you need to know: regulations and authorisation...