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To support an exchange of information between the EU Member States on their experiences, a collection of different international offers of information on biocides and their alternatives is presented on this page. read more

Biocidal antifouling coatings should only be used as a last resort. Their substitution with non-biocidal alternatives is the key to achieve proper and sustainable use . Existence of non-biocidal alternatives also needs to be considered during the comparative assessments of biocidal antifouling coatings. This website provides information on substitutes for biocidal antifouling. read more

Rodenticides should only be used as a last resort. Their substitution with non-biocidal alternatives is, amongst preventive measures, key to achieve proper and sustainable use. Existence of non-biocidal alternatives also needs to be considered during comparative assessments. This website gives information on effective and environment-friendly substitutes for rodenticides. read more

Insecticides should only be used as a last resort. Their substitution with non-biocidal alternatives is, amongst preventive measures, key to achieve proper and sustainable use. Existence of non-biocidal alternatives needs to be considered during comparative assessment for biocidal products. This website provides information on effective and environment-friendly substitutes for insecticides. read more

Wood preservatives should only be used as a last resort. Their substitution with non-biocidal alternatives is, amongst preventive protective measures for wood, key to achieve sustainable use . Existence of non-biocidal alternatives needs to be considered during comparative assessments. This website provides information on effective and environment-friendly substitutes for wood preservatives. read more

To support a sustainable management of harmful organisms, the German Environment Agency (UBA) conducted and still conducts several projects. read more