The Biocidal Products Regulation

This conference is a key international meeting point for producers, importers and downstream users of biocidal products. It offers valuable insights into the latest regulatory developments and provides practical guidance on how the BPR is being implemented across EU member states.

23.04. — 24.04.2026
Novotel Düsseldorf City West
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Overview

25 Years of Shaping the Future of Biocides

This year, we celebrate a major milestone: 25 years of bringing together the biocides community to exchange expertise, navigate regulatory change, and help shape the future of biocidal product management across Europe.

With the ongoing BPR evaluation, increasing compliance demands, and a regulatory landscape that’s more dynamic than ever, staying informed is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity.

The conference creates the perfect environment for meaningful conversations and in-depth exchange with peers and experts. No crowds, just real dialogue.

Our anniversary edition offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Dive into the latest developments and future outlook of the BPR
  • Gain practical insights into implementation across EU member states
  • Engage in expert-led discussions and connect with peers from industry, authorities, and consultancy
  • Build comprehensive knowledge to confidently navigate the evolving regulatory landscape

Let’s move forward together: informed, connected and prepared.

Voices from the event:

  • “A wonderful way to meet and engage with peers, to forge new links and build a community of practice in a complex and ever-changing regulatory field. The Fresenius team creates a welcoming environment to share challenges and opportunities for the future of the biocide industry.“ Elaine Black, Ecolab
  • “Great opportunity to get first hand and in depth insights from ECHA, the Commission and industry experts on the most important developments in the field of biocides.“ Henning Krüger, ChemLAW Rechtsanwaltskanzlei

Who should attend this conference?

Professionals working in the fields of:

  • Legal and regulatory affairs
  • Registration and authorisation
  • Research and development
  • Product safety
  • Product management
  • Regulatory science

Sectors that should take part:

  • Producers and importers of biocidal active substances and products
  • Industrial, professional and downstream users of biocides
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Research institutes
  • Legal and technical consultancies
  • Professional associations

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Programme

We are currently in the process of compiling our event programme in close cooperation with our team of experienced speakers.

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In retrospect: Highlights of the last edition
Regulatory Updates from the Authorities
  • Latest news from ECHA
  • Ctgb on improving the assessment speed and facilitating more sustainable use of biocides
  • Dossiers assessed by ANSES: review, feedback and recommendations
  • BAuA on new hazard classes under the CLP and impact on biocides
  • ANSES on dietary risk assessment of biocidal products and new MRL approach
Legal and Regulatory Challenges
  • Dynamics of active substance loss under the BPR
  • First-hand experience from industry with applications and renewals
  • Sustainability and assessment of alternatives
  • The role of the Same Biocidal Products Regulation
  • Enforcement and legal updates: labels, claims and advertisement for biocides
Technical and Scientific Requirements
  • Management of in situ generated active substances
  • EFSA guidance on drinking water treatment: challenges and implications
  • Status of development and regulatory acceptance of NAMs

Venue

Novotel Düsseldorf City West
Niederkasseler Lohweg 179
40547 Düsseldorf
Phone : +49 211 52060-0
Email: h3279@accor.com
https://all.accor.com/hotel/3279/index.de.shtml?dateIn=&nights=&compositions=1&stayplus=false#origin=novotel

We have reserved a limited number of rooms for our participants at the hotel. These rooms can be booked up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the event. Please book early and directly through the hotel quoting „Akademie Fresenius“ as reference.

Prices & Services

Participation Fee: € 1,995.00 plus VAT.

The registration fee includes the following benefits:

  • Event participation
  • Event documentation
  • Lunch
  • Coffee breaks and event beverages
  • The evening event on the first day
  • Certificate of attendance

Representatives of an authority or a public university are therefore eligible for a reduced fee of € 895.00 plus VAT per person (please provide evidence). The reduced fee cannot be combined with other rebates.

Group Reductions
For joint bookings received from one company we grant a 15% discount from the third participant onwards.

Terms of Cancellation / Book without Risk
Written cancellations or transfers will be accepted free of charge up to four weeks prior to the start of the event. After this date and up to a week prior to the start of the event we will reimburse 50% of the registration fee. We cannot, unfortunately, provide refunds for later cancellations. However, in this case we will provide you with the event documentation after the event.
Please note that you can name a substitute free of charge at any time.

Event Documentation

Would you have liked to attend this event, but cannot spare the time?

For the price of 295,00 € plus VAT you can order a complete set of event documentation. A few days after the event you will receive the access data for the restricted download section of our Website. There you will find all presentations (subject to the approval of our speakers) as pdf-files.

Order documentation

Claudia Werner

Your Contact

Claudia Werner
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-83
cwerner@akademie-fresenius.de

Claudia Werner

Your Contact

Claudia Werner
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-83
cwerner@akademie-fresenius.de

Alexandra Schardt

Your Contact

Alexandra Schardt
Organisation and participant management

+49 231 75896-74
aschardt@akademie-fresenius.de

Alexandra Schardt

Your Contact

Alexandra Schardt
Organisation and participant management

+49 231 75896-74
aschardt@akademie-fresenius.de

Display / Supplement

Present your Company at the Event.

You can personally present your products and services directly to your specified target group. We are happy to provide you with further information on our range of available options – from displaying company information at the reception counter to presenting your company with an exhibition stand.

We would be pleased to assist you personally:

Monika Stratmann

Monika Stratmann
Phone: +49 231 75896-48
info@akademie-fresenius.de

Press Contact

We offer journalists and editors a platform where they can get in touch with the experts.

If you are the editor of a specialist publication and interested in a press pass or media partnership, please contact us well in advance. We are happy to advise you.


Please contact us:

Katharina Geraridis

Katharina Geraridis
Phone: +49 231 75896-67
presse@akademie-fresenius.de

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