From 2025: New advisory obligation for biocidal products in the supermarket!

From 2025: New advisory obligation for biocidal products in the supermarket!

From May 30, 2025, consumers in Germany have to expect new regulations when buying many biocidal products in supermarkets. As part of a revised chemical-biozid implementing regulation, mandatory advice is introduced before the acquisition. This new law aims to increase the security for consumers and the environment and to promote the conscious use of insecticides, blinds and wood preservatives. Ruhr24 reports that customers have to consult the future in the supermarket before they acquire the affected categories.

The affected product groups include insecticides against mosquitoes and ants, red and anti -zone to combat rodents and wood preservatives. These new regulations require that consultations are documented and take place before buying. When ordering online, customers must also provide their telephone number to make an appointment before the goods can be sent. Garden emphasizes that preventive measures for pest prevention and information are also part of advice become.

goals of the new regulation

The introduction of the obligation to consult has several goals. On the one hand, it should help reduce improper applications and health risks. During the consultations, risks for children and pets are also discussed and alternatives to chemical means are presented. In addition, many biocidal products, such as snail assemblies and ticks, are still available without advice.

Another aspect of this regulation concerns the storage of the products. Affected biocides must be kept in lockable showcases, which should offer additional protection for consumers and their surroundings. The mandatory training for the sales staff is crucial in order to be able to provide the necessary information about the application, dosage and disposal of the products.

background of the biocide regulation

The new regulation is part of the Biocide Ordinance (Ordinance (EU) No. 528/2012), which aims at the improved protection of people and the environment. This ordinance, which has already introduced some changes to biocidal products, requires, among other things, strict security checks and precise labeling regulations to ensure that only tested and approved products are launched. Compass24 explains that the biocide regulation also aims to minimize harmful environmental effects by chemical ingredients and to reduce the use of dangerous chemicals.

The introduction of these regulations is seen as a step in the right direction to protect consumers' health and at the same time promote environmentally friendly alternatives. Manufacturers are required to expand their product pallets to expand natural and less harmful solutions that are available without mandatory advice.