Dietary Risk Assessment for Biocides

This workshop will provide an update on the latest scientific and regulatory developments in the field of dietary risk assessment for biocides, bringing together competent authorities and industry, as well as the consulting sector.

With growing regulatory scrutiny, ongoing methodological developments, and new guidance initiatives placing higher demands on industry and authorities alike it is time to discuss the assessment of the potential transfer of biocide residues into food and feed.

In this format experts from authorities, industry, consultancies, and research institutions will discuss current challenges, evolving assessment approaches, practical experience, and future regulatory expectations under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).

This workshop will help you to:

• understand the latest regulatory and scientific developments in dietary risk assessment for biocides under the BPR
• achieve greater confidence in addressing residue transfer, exposure assessment, and evolving regulatory expectations
• master current approaches, methodologies, and practical considerations for robust and defensible dietary risk assessments

Highlights

• Introduction to dietary risk assessment of biocides – overview of key concepts and methodologies
• Update from ECHA: First hand information about the BPR Volume III Part D – Current status and next steps in guidance development
• Rinse-off studies for cleaning & disinfectant products
• Update on the BfR Livestock Calculator: Upcoming updates aligned with BPR Volume III Part D guidance revision
• PT19 scenario for insect repellents (skin application), Scenario development, practical examples, and regulatory context

Who should attend this meeting?

Professionals working in the fields of:

• Regulatory affairs
• Registration
• Exposure assessment
• Risk assessment
• Toxicology

Sectors that should take part:

• Biocides and chemical industry
• Producers of biocidal products
• Regulatory authorities
• Research institutes
• Scientific and regulatory consultancies