The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that suppliers who have not submitted the necessary information will be removed from the GB Article 95 list on 3 March 2025. This list is critical for suppliers of biocidal products and active substances in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI).
To remain on the GB Article 95 list, suppliers are required to provide the HSE with specific documentation, including:
- Confirmation of being established in the UK (GB & NI)
- Resubmission of data dossier or Letter of Access to a relevant data dossier
Failure to provide this information will result in removal from the list, impacting the ability of suppliers to market their products within the UK.
A supplementary list has been published by the HSE, detailing suppliers that are scheduled for removal. It is crucial for GB Article 95 suppliers and GB biocidal product suppliers to review both this supplementary list and the GB Article 95 list to confirm their status.
For those suppliers or their active substance suppliers listed for pending removal, the HSE advises visiting their webpage on the planned removal of entries from the GB Article 95 list. This webpage offers further details and guidance on the steps that need to be taken to avoid removal.
Implications for Suppliers
Suppliers on the removal list include a range of companies dealing in various active substances, from insecticides and wood preservatives to disinfectants. Some notable entities scheduled for removal include:
- Sharda Agrochem Limited: Representing several products under different substance types, this company has been listed for multiple entries pending removal.
- Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe SAS: Involved as a substance supplier, this company needs to address the HSE’s requirements to avoid removal.
- Bayer S.A.S.: Known for supplying wood preservatives, Bayer’s inclusion on the removal list underscores the importance of compliance with HSE regulations.
All suppliers are urged to act promptly to ensure compliance and maintain their status on the GB Article 95 list, thereby securing their continued ability to operate within the GB and NI markets.
