,On April 7, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency launched a third-party consultation on the active substance hexaflumuron under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), assessing its potential designation as a Candidate for Substitution (CfS) and the applicability of derogation conditions. The substance is used as an insecticide (Product Type 18) in termite bait systems for the control of subterranean termite colonies. Hexaflumuron meets the criteria for substitution and also falls under exclusion criteria due to its classification as a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) substance. Under the BPR, such substances are generally not approved unless specific derogation conditions are met, including negligible risk under controlled use, essentiality for addressing serious risks, or disproportionate socio-economic impact if not approved. The consultation invites stakeholders to submit information on the availability of safer alternatives and evidence supporting potential derogations. The consultation period is open from April 7, 2026, to June 8, 2026, after which the collected input will support ECHA's scientific evaluation and decision-making process before submission to the European Commission. The initiative aims to ensure high levels of protection for human health and the environment while promoting substitution with safer alternatives and informed regulatory decision-making within the EU chemicals framework.
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