Mastering Efficacy Testing for Biocides

Stay ahead of shifting efficacy expectations with this tailor-made online training. As regulatory requirements tighten, this session gives you a comprehensive and up‑to‑date overview of what evaluators look for today.

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Overview

Stay on Top of Efficacy Requirements for Your Biocidal Products!

Efficacy requirements for biocides are evolving rapidly, and expectations have tightened. Relying on past experience has become a real risk for gaps, delays, or even non-approval. This is clearly shown by the ECHA Guidance on Efficacy already in Version 6.0 and ongoing updates introduced through the Technical Agreements on Biocides (TAB).

Keeping up with these developments and translating them into a strong and compliant efficacy strategy requires both clarity and up-to-date expertise. This tailor-made online training provides you with exactly that: all the latest updates and essential knowledge you need to confidently navigate requirements and support successful product authorisation.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a clear overview of the regulatory context, key guidance, and latest developments in BPR efficacy requirements
  • Understand core principles of efficacy testing and how data shapes SPCs, product claims, and market positioning
  • Learn how to design efficient test plans and work effectively with labs and authorities to compile coherent datasets

Who should attend this training?

Anyone seeking a clear understanding of efficacy requirements under the Biocidal Products Regulation.

It is particularly valuable for professionals working in:

  • Legal & Regulatory Affairs
  • Registration & Authorisation
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Product Safety & Stewardship
  • Product Management
  • Regulatory Science

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Programme

PLEASE NOTE: The indicated times refer to Central European Time CET. For further time zones, please view here.



Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 09:30 – 13:30 CET
Welcome & Introduction
Overview, Regulatory Context and Latest Developments
  • Legal requirements and role in risk assessments
  • Connection to other data requirements and impact on Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs)
Market and Strategic Relevance
  • How efficacy data influences market positioning and marketing claims
Information Sources and Guidance Overview
  • ECHA Guidance on BPR – Volume II: Efficacy & related official documentation
  • Overview of sources for test methods, protocols and guidelines
Basic Principles of Efficacy Testing
  • Test organisms and selection criteria
  • Test conditions and environmental relevance
  • Validation, neutralisation, and control measures
  • Resistance
  • Understanding pass/fail criteria
  • Test types across Main Groups 1-3: disinfectants, preservatives, and pest control products
Designing a Test Plan for Products or Product Families
  • Selecting products and bridging tests
  • Defining uses, claims, and borderline cases
  • Choosing appropriate tests and conditions
  • Managing formulations and active vs. non-active substances
Practical Guidance: Do’s and Don’ts
  • Working effectively with laboratories and reviewing reports
  • Communicating with evaluating competent authorities (eCAs)
  • Compiling coherent datasets and aligning marketing claims
Summary & Discussion

Speakers

Name

Company

Van Hees

Stijn Van Hees

ARCHE Consulting, Belgium

Stijn has a degree in environmental science and sanitation next to his biology degree. He is a Senior Project Scientist at ARCHE Consulting where he focuses on biocides project management, efficacy and risk assessments. In this role he has been sharing regulatory and scientific advice with global members from the biocides industry wanting to gain Europan market access for their products. Earlier he learned all about Biocides legislation and environmental risk assessment while working for the Belgian competent authority from 2012 to 2016.

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Venue

Online Training
This training is going to be held online.
You can reach us directly at:
Phone : +49 231 75896-50
Email: info@akademie-fresenius.de
www.akademie-fresenius.de

Prices & Services

Participation Fee: € 645.00 plus VAT.

The registration fee includes the following benefits:

  • Participation in the Online Event
  • Certificate of participation
  • Training documentation (available after the training via download from our website)

Representatives of an authority or a public university are therefore eligible for a reduced fee of € 495.00 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
You can cancel your participation in our online events free of charge and without giving reasons in writing up to 1 week before the start of the event. In the case of later cancellations and non-login to the online event, no participation fees can be refunded.
In this case, however, you will receive access to the documentation after the event.
You can name a substitute participant free of charge at any time.

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

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

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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