{"id":46,"date":"2026-07-15T23:35:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdic-tcca.hbkaixuan.cn\/?p=46"},"modified":"2026-07-15T23:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:35:49","slug":"import-sdic-tcca-eu-bpr-reach-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdic-tcca.hbkaixuan.cn\/?p=46","title":{"rendered":"Importing SDIC and TCCA into the European Union: BPR, REACH, CLP, and CE Marking Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The European Union treats SDIC and TCCA as biocides \u2014 a category with tighter regulation than pesticides. Non-compliance means product seizure, fines up to \u20ac50,000, and blacklisting. This guide walks EU importers through the 4-pillar compliance framework.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) &#8211; The Main Framework<\/h2>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 528\/2012 (BPR) governs all antimicrobial products sold in the EU. For SDIC and TCCA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active substance approval:<\/strong> both SDIC (Product Type 1-5) and TCCA (PT 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12) are on Union List of approved active substances<\/li>\n<li><strong>Article 95 List:<\/strong> your active substance supplier (or you) must be on Article 95 List of Approved Suppliers. Chinese TCCA producers like Occidental, Novum Alva, and Shilan are on Article 95 List.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Authorization:<\/strong> the finished biocidal product needs authorization at either EU Union level (Union Authorisation) or Member State level (National Authorisation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Product Types (PT) Relevant to SDIC\/TCCA<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>PT<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>SDIC<\/th>\n<th>TCCA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 1<\/td>\n<td>Human hygiene<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 2<\/td>\n<td>Disinfectants for private and public health areas<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 3<\/td>\n<td>Veterinary hygiene<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 4<\/td>\n<td>Food and feed area<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 5<\/td>\n<td>Drinking water<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 11<\/td>\n<td>Preservatives for cooling systems<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PT 12<\/td>\n<td>Slimicides (pulp\/paper)<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>3. REACH Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Under REACH Regulation (EC) 1907\/2006:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Imports &gt; 1 tonne\/year require REACH registration with ECHA<\/li>\n<li>Both SDIC (EC 220-767-7) and TCCA (EC 201-782-8) are pre-registered<\/li>\n<li>Full registration cost: \u20ac5,000-50,000 per substance (varies by tonnage band)<\/li>\n<li>Alternative: buy from Only Representative (OR) or Downstream User model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most importers use their supplier&#8217;s OR to avoid registration cost. Shilan Chemical&#8217;s designated OR in Belgium covers customer registrations.<\/p>\n<h2>4. CLP Labeling (GHS-Based)<\/h2>\n<p>Every SDIC\/TCCA package must carry CLP-compliant label:<\/p>\n<h3>For SDIC:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Signal word: <strong>WARNING<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hazard pictogram: Oxidizer flame (GHS03), Exclamation (GHS07), Environment (GHS09)<\/li>\n<li>H-statements: H272 (may intensify fire), H302 (harmful if swallowed), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation), H410 (very toxic to aquatic life)<\/li>\n<li>P-statements: full list per formulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For TCCA:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Signal word: <strong>DANGER<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hazard pictograms: Oxidizer flame (GHS03), Corrosion (GHS05), Environment (GHS09)<\/li>\n<li>H-statements: H272, H302, H319, H335, H410<\/li>\n<li>Additional: EUH031 (contact with acids liberates toxic gas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Language Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Labels must be in the official language(s) of the destination Member State:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Germany: German<\/li>\n<li>France: French<\/li>\n<li>Spain: Spanish (Basque, Catalan in some regions)<\/li>\n<li>Italy: Italian<\/li>\n<li>Poland: Polish<\/li>\n<li>Netherlands: Dutch<\/li>\n<li>Multi-language accepted if distributed across borders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Import Duties and VAT<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>MFN Customs Duty on Chinese TCCA<\/td>\n<td>5.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Anti-dumping duty on Chinese TCCA<\/td>\n<td>7.3-42.6% (varies by producer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard VAT (Germany)<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard VAT (France)<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard VAT (Italy)<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard VAT (Poland)<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>VAT is reclaimable if you are a B2B importer registered for VAT in destination country.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Customs Documentation Package<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Commercial invoice with EORI number of importer<\/li>\n<li>Packing list<\/li>\n<li>Bill of Lading<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Origin (Form A for GSP if applicable, or standard CO)<\/li>\n<li>MSDS in destination language<\/li>\n<li>CLP-compliant label preview<\/li>\n<li>REACH registration number or OR letter<\/li>\n<li>Article 95 List declaration from active substance supplier<\/li>\n<li>National biocidal product authorization (or transitional derogation letter)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>8. National Biocidal Product Authorization<\/h2>\n<p>Even with approved active substance, each finished product needs national authorization. Timeline and cost vary:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Country<\/th>\n<th>Timeline<\/th>\n<th>Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Germany (BAuA)<\/td>\n<td>18-30 months<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac10,000-30,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>France (ANSES)<\/td>\n<td>12-24 months<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac8,000-25,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Netherlands (Ctgb)<\/td>\n<td>12-18 months<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac6,000-18,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UK (HSE, post-Brexit)<\/td>\n<td>18-24 months<\/td>\n<td>\u00a38,000-20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>9. FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I sell TCCA on Amazon.de without authorization?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: No. Amazon EU marketplaces require BPR-compliant listings. Non-compliant sellers face account termination and product removal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What about UK post-Brexit?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: UK operates its own GB BPR (parallel to EU BPR). Need separate UK REACH + GB BPR authorization. Northern Ireland still follows EU BPR.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Are transitional derogations available?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Yes, for products with active substance under review. Check your specific PT and country. This is why many Chinese TCCA is currently sold in EU under transitional letters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How to verify a supplier is on Article 95 List?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Check ECHA website: https:\/\/echa.europa.eu\/information-on-chemicals\/active-substance-suppliers<\/p>\n<h2>EU-Compliant SDIC\/TCCA<\/h2>\n<p>Shilan Chemical is Article 95-listed and provides EU importers with REACH OR support, CLP-compliant labels in 12 languages, and multi-country BPR documentation. <a href=\"\/?p=38\">Read our MSDS\/COA verification guide<\/a> or <a href=\"\/contact.html\">request EU compliance package<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EU is the second-largest market for water treatment chemicals with the world&#8217;s strictest biocidal framework. 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