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In addition, in the infobox on the right there are answers to frequently asked questions. Should open questions still remain, please contact biozide@umweltbundesamt.at or type your question into the contact form at the top of the homepage.

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Is my product a biocidal product?

Is my biocidal product allowed on the market?

If an active substance is not included in Annex I: is it banned altogether or only for the relevant product type?

A biocidal product is correctly labelled for the German market. Does this label have to be changed for introducing the product to the Austrian market?

Does the person responsible for the placing of biocidal products on the market need to have a registered office within the EU?

Is a national authorisation in another EU country also valid in Austria?

What are (approximately) the fees (authority fees only) for an application for authorisation or registration of a biocidal product in Austria?

What is the difference between registration and authorisation? What is a notification?

Is an exposure assessment necessary even if human and/or environmental exposure is expected to be low?

I would like to place a biocidal product labelled as "very toxic" or "toxic" on the market. Which extra requirements do I need to comply with?

Where do I get the form according to section 27 (3) of the BP Act?

Where can I find Annexes I/IA/IB (positive list) of the EU Biocidal Products Directive?

What are “identified” and “notified” active substances? What does it mean for placing them on the market? Where can I find the lists of these active substances?

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