Table 1 State of approval of ethanol as a biocide by Biocidal Products Regulation
Stages of development | Aim or conclusion |
|---|---|
2007: Beginning of the evaluation by the Greek authority | Development of a dossier for the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) as basis for harmonized classification of ethanol |
2015: First decision of Greek authority | Classification as CMR: carcinogen; mutagen; reprotoxic |
July 2020: Updated decision of Greek authority [3]; not yet finalized for the ECHA | Classification as reproductive toxicity category 2 (presumed human reproductive toxicant) |