In the event of failure to submit a dossier before the deadline indicated in the approval regulations for the active substances contained in the product, any placing on the market, at any stage of the distribution chain, will be prohibited according to the European regulations.

In the case of products undergoing assessment, cancellation applications should be notified to ANSES by email via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or directly via a communication on the R4BP.

In the case of authorised products, substantiated withdrawal applications are made according to Article 49 of Regulation ( EU) No 528/2012 directly to the competent authority that granted the national authorisation. If the application relates to a Union authorisation, it will be submitted to ECHA.

In all cases, the declaration made in Simmbad must be updated with a date of voluntary withdrawal: Simmbad - Declaration of biocidal products.