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    The Blue Leaders - 30x30 – Highly and Fully Protected

    A healthy ocean for a healthy planet The ocean, the blue heart of our planet, is severely threatened and unprotected. The Blue Leaders want to change this. This ambitious group...
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    Evaluation of the nanoregister data by Sciensano

    Registrations submitted to the nanoregistry in 2017 and 2018 have been scientifically assessed by Sciensano. This study aimed at analyzing the quality of the data submitted and...
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    Too many unauthorised disinfectants and alcohol gels in circulation

    From 1 January to 30 April 2021, the inspectors from the FPS Health carried out checks on disinfectants and hand sanitisers sold and/or provided at the entrances to establishments...
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    Specific regulation of tobacco products

    Notification   The Royal Decree of 5 February 2016 on the manufacture and placing on the market of tobacco products and herbal products for smoking imposes on producers who...
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    Biocides

    WHAT ARE BIOCIDES? Alternatives to biocidEs Read the label How to prevent accidents Which biocidEs are authorised? Frequently asked questions...
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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...