Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2109 of 30 November 2021 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/704 to make administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family ‘INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE’ (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2109of 30 November 2021amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/704 to make administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE(Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal productsOJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1., and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 44(5) and Article 50(2) thereof,Whereas:(1)On 26 May 2020, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/704Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/704 of 26 May 2020 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family "INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE" (OJ L 164, 27.5.2020, p. 19). granted a Union authorisation with authorisation number EU-0021035-0000 to Agrobiothers Laboratoire for the making available on the market and use of the biocidal product family "INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE".(2)On 8 September 2020, Agrobiothers Laboratoire submitted a notification to the European Chemicals Agency ("the Agency"), in accordance with Article 11(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013 of 18 April 2013 on changes of biocidal products authorised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 109, 19.4.2013, p. 4)., regarding the administrative changes to the Union authorisation for the biocidal product family "INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE" referred to in Section 1 of Title 1 of the Annex to that Regulation.(3)Agrobiothers Laboratoire proposed the addition of trade names in the third information level: individual products in the meta SPC 1, of the summary of the product characteristics for the biocidal product family "INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE" as set out in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/704. The notification was recorded under the case number BC-DR061688-14 in the Register for Biocidal Products.(4)On 12 October 2020, the Agency submitted an opinionECHA opinion of 9 October 2020 on the administrative change of the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family "INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE", https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/22836226/opinion_for_ua-admin_change_bc-dr061688-14_en.pdf/90bc7c1f-ed8e-a127-982c-4f08b3af513f on the proposed changes to the Commission, in accordance with Article 11(3) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013. The opinion concludes that the amendments to the existing authorisation sought by the authorisation holder fall under Article 50(3)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, and that after the implementation of the changes the conditions of Article 19 of that Regulation are still met. On the same date, the Agency transmitted to the Commission the revised summary of the biocidal product characteristics in all the official languages of the Union in accordance with Article 11(6) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013.(5)The Commission concurs with the opinion of the Agency and therefore considers it appropriate to amend the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family "INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE".(6)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/704 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 30 November 2021.For the CommissionThe PresidentUrsula von der LeyenANNEX

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ANNEX IISummary of product characteristics for a biocidal product familyINSECTICIDES FOR HOME USEProduct type 18 – Insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods (Pest control)Authorisation number: EU-0021035-0000R4BP asset number: EU-0021035-0000PART IFIRST INFORMATION LEVEL1.ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION1.1.Family name
NameINSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE
1.2.Product type(s)
Product type(s)PT18 – Insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods (Pest control)
1.3.Authorisation holder
Name and address of the authorisation holderNameAgrobiothers Laboratoire
AddressZI Route des Platières, 71290 CUISERY, France
Authorisation numberEU-0021035-0000
R4BP asset numberEU-0021035-0000
Date of the authorisation16 June 2020
Expiry date of the authorisation31 May 2030
1.4.Manufacturer(s) of the biocidal products
Name of manufacturerAgrobiothers Laboratoire
Address of manufacturerZI Route des Platières, 71290 CUISERY France
Location of manufacturing sitesAF3 16 rue de l’Oberwald, 68360 Soultz France
1.5.Manufacturer(s) of the active substance(s)
Active substancePermethrin
Name of manufacturerTagros Chemicals India Ltd. (Art.95 List: LIMARU NV (Acting for Tagros Chemicals India Private Limited)
Address of manufacturerJhaver Centre, Rajah Annamalai Bldg., IV floor 72 Marshal’s road Egmore, 600008 Chennai India
Location of manufacturing sitesA-4/1&2, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Pachayankuppam Cuddalore, 607005 Tamilnadu India
Active substanceS-Methoprene
Name of manufacturerBabolna bio Ltd.
Address of manufacturerSzallas u.6 H-, 1107 Budapest Hungary
Location of manufacturing sitesSzallas u.6 H-, 1107 Budapest Hungary
2.PRODUCT FAMILY COMPOSITION AND FORMULATION2.1.Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the family
Common nameIUPAC nameFunctionCAS numberEC numberContent (%)
MinMax
PermethrinActive Substance52645-53-1258-067-90,1770,177
S-MethopreneActive Substance65733-16-60,002250,00225
Propan-2-olPropan-2-olNon-active substance67-63-0200-661-73,334753,33475
n-butanen-butaneNon-active substance106-97-8203-448-763,45863,458
propanepropaneNon-active substance74-98-6200-827-916,27116,271
isobutaneisobutaneNon-active substance75-28-5200-857-24,0684,068
2.2.Type(s) of formulation
Formulation(s)AE – Aerosol dispenser
PART IISECOND INFORMATION LEVEL – META SPC(S)Meta SPC 11.META SPC 1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION1.1.Meta SPC 1 identifier
IdentifierMeta-SPC1: INSECTICIDE HOUSEHOLD SPRAY
1.2.Suffix to the authorisation number
Number1-1
1.3.Product type(s)
Product type(s)PT18 – Insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods (Pest control)
2.META SPC 1 COMPOSITION2.1.Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the meta SPC 1
Common nameIUPAC nameFunctionCAS numberEC numberContent (%)
MinMax
PermethrinActive Substance52645-53-1258-067-90,1770,177
S-MethopreneActive Substance65733-16-60,002250,00225
Propan-2-olPropan-2-olNon-active substance67-63-0200-661-73,334753,33475
n-butanen-butaneNon-active substance106-97-8203-448-763,45863,458
propanepropaneNon-active substance74-98-6200-827-916,27116,271
isobutaneisobutaneNon-active substance75-28-5200-857-24,0684,068
2.2.Type(s) of formulation of the meta SPC 1
Formulation(s)AE – Aerosol dispenser
3.HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OF THE META SPC 1
Hazard statementsExtremely flammable aerosol.Pressurised container: May burst if heatedMay be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.Causes serious eye irritation.Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Contains PERMETHRIN. May produce an allergic reaction.
Precautionary statementsIf medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.Keep out of reach of children.Read carefully and follow all instructions.Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. – No smoking.Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.Do not pierce or burn, even after use.Wash hands thoroughly after handling.IF IN EYES:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.If eye irritation persists:Get medical advice.Protect from sunlight.Do not expose at temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F.Store at temperatures not exceeding 40 °C/104 °F.Avoid release to the environment.Collect spillage.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation
4.AUTHORISED USE(S) OF THE META SPC 14.1.Use description
Table 1. Use # 1 – Insecticide household spray
Product typePT18 – Insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods (Pest control)
Where relevant, an exact description of the authorised use-
Target organism(s) (including development stage)Fleas (larvae and adults):e.g. Ctenocephalides felisTicks:Ixodes ricinusRhipicephalus sanguineus
Field(s) of useIndoorTargeted treatment of non-washable furniture and home textile such as carpets, mats, arm chairs
Application method(s)SprayingAfter vacuuming the surface to be treated, the product is sprayed at a distance of 30 cm.
Application rate(s) and frequency1,3 second spray treat for approximately 1 m2 (2,1 g/m2)The minimum time interval between two treatments is 6 months.
Category(ies) of usersGeneral public (non-professional)
Pack sizes and packaging materialTin plate aerosol can with internal coating made of epoxy phenolic protective lacquer (250mL or 500mL)Tin plate aerosol can without internal coating (300 mL)
4.1.1.Use-specific instructions for useSee general directions for use4.1.2.Use-specific risk mitigation measuresSee general directions for use4.1.3.Where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environmentSee general directions for use4.1.4.Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packagingSee general direction for use4.1.5.Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storageSee general directions for use5.GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USEInstructions for use, risk mitigation measures and other directions for use under this section are valid for any authorised uses within the meta SPC 1. OF THE META SPC 15.1.Instructions for useThe product is to be used for targeted treatment of non-washable furniture and home textile as carpets, mats, arm chairs.Always read the label or leaflet before use and respect all the instructions provided.Respect the recommended application doses.Residual efficacy until up to 6 months that can be lowered in case of normal cleaning (e.g. vacuum on carpets) or extensive use of the surfaces (e.g., walking, friction).In case of continuous infestation, use alternate products containing active substances with a different mode of action in order to avoid the occurance of resistance.This is to remove the resistant individuals from the population.If the infestation persists despite following the instructions of the label/leaflet, contact a pest control professional.Do not use on cats and other animals or pet baskets for cats.Inform the authorisation holder if the treatment is ineffective.5.2.Risk mitigation measuresDo not use on wet washable surfaces and textile.Do not wash furniture with wet wiping clothes and do not wet clean carpets or mats to avoid discharges into the sewer system.Remove all food, feed and drinks prior treatment.Do no use on surfaces and facilities in the vicinity or likely to be in contact with food, feed and drinks.Avoid contact with eyes.After spraying, leave the room and let act for 1 hour before airing.Remove or cover terrariums, aquariums and animal cages before application.Turn off aquarium air-filter while spraying.Keep cats away from treated surfaces. Due to their particular sensitivity to permethrin, the product can cause severe adverse reactions in cats.Keep children and pets away during treatment.5.3.Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environmentInhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a half-sitting position. Seek medical advice immediately if symptoms occur and/or large quantities have been inhaled.Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses if easy to do. Continue to rinse with tepid water for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation or vision impairment occurs.Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated skin with water. Contact poison treatment specialist if symptoms occur.Mouth contact: Wash out mouth with water. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if symptoms occur and/or in case of mouth contact with large quantities.Do not give fluids or induce vomiting in case of impaired consciousness; place in recovery position and seek medical advice immediately.Keep the container or label available.Permethrin may be dangerous for cats. If signs of poisoning occur, seek veterinary advice immediately and show the package to a veterinarian.Pyrethroids may cause paresthesia (burning and prickling of the skin without irritation). If symptoms persist: Get medical advice.5.4.Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packagingDo not discharge unused product on the ground, into water courses, into pipes (sink, toilets…) nor down the drains.Dispose of unused product, its packaging and all other waste, in accordance with local regulations.5.5.Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storageShelf-life: 24 monthsDo not store at a temperature higher than 40 °CDo not expose to direct sunlightProtect from frost6.OTHER INFORMATION7.THIRD INFORMATION LEVEL: INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS IN THE META SPC 17.1.Trade name(s), authorisation number and specific composition of each individual product
Trade name(s)FRONTLINE PET CARE SPRAY INSECTICIDE ET ACARICIDE POUR L’HABITATSPRAY ANTIPARASITAIRE POUR L’HABITAT 300 ML FRISKIESINSECTICIDE HABITAT/HOME VETOCANISFRONTLINE HOMEGARD SPRAY INSECTICIDE ET ACARICIDE POUR L’HABITATINSECTICIDE HABITAT/HOME VITALVETOSPRAY INSECTICIDE POUR L’HABITAT VITALVETO/INSECTICIDE HOUSEHOLDSPRAY VITALVETOSPRAY INSECTICIDE POUR L’HABITAT VETOCANIS/INSECTICIDE HOUSEHOLDSPRAY VETOCANISFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Husholdningsspray med insekticid og acaricidFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Insecticide and acaricide household sprayFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Hyönteisten ja punkkien torjuntasuihke kotitalouksilleFRONTLINE HOMEGARD insektizides und akarizides HaushaltssprayFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Spray Εντομοκτόνο και ακαρεοκτόνο σπρέι οικιακής χρήσηςFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Spray insetticida e acaricida per l’ambiente domesticoFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Insecticide en acaricidespray voor huishoudelijk gebruikFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Husholdningsspray med insekticid og acaricidFRONTLINE HOMEGARD INSETICIDA E ACARICIDA EM SPRAY PARA USO DOMÉSTICOFRONTLINE HOMEGARD Hushållspray med insekticid och akaricid
Authorisation numberEU-0021035-0001 1-1
Common nameIUPAC nameFunctionCAS numberEC numberContent (%)
PermethrinActive Substance52645-53-1258-067-90,177
S-MethopreneActive Substance65733-16-60,00225
Propan-2-olPropan-2-olNon-active substance67-63-0200-661-73,33475
n-butanen-butaneNon-active substance106-97-8203-448-763,458
propanepropaneNon-active substance74-98-6200-827-916,271
isobutaneisobutaneNon-active substance75-28-5200-857-24,068