ECHA Biocidal Product Fees Updated to Reflect Inflation
On the back of rising consumer prices, the European Commission has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1490, revising the fees payable to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
This amendment, which updates Regulation (EU) No 564/2013, reflects the EU’s annual fee adjustment mechanism linked to inflation and ensures continued financial support for ECHA’s biocides-related activities.
Annual Adjustment Based on Inflation Index
In line with Article 17 of Regulation 564/2013, the Commission adjusts ECHA fees annually using Eurostat’s European Index of Consumer Prices (EICP).
The 2025 fee revision accounts for a 19.5% cumulative increase in consumer prices between 2021 and 2023, marking a substantial uplift that companies must plan for.
What’s Changing in the Regulation
The adopted regulation introduces key changes:
• Annexes I and II have been amended to reflect the new fee levels
• Annex III has been completely replaced to align with the updated structure
These revisions aim to ensure cost recovery and operational sustainability for ECHA while keeping the fee system consistent with broader economic realities.
Effective Date and Legal Scope
• The regulation enters into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the EU
• New fees apply from 14 August 2025
• It is directly applicable across all EU Member States—no national implementation needed
Impact on Industry Stakeholders
The revised fee structure affects biocidal product manufacturers, importers, and authorisation holders across the EU.
Recommended industry actions:
• Update internal budgets to reflect increased application and renewal costs
• Ensure new fees are applied to all ECHA submissions after 14 August 2025
• Follow ECHA’s updated fee guidance to avoid processing delays or underpayments
Why This Matters: Regulatory Continuity and Financial Sustainability
Though routine, this fee update is critical for maintaining the efficiency and self-financing model of ECHA’s biocidal products work. It also reinforces transparency and predictability in the regulatory environment for businesses operating within the EU biocides market.
Reference: EU Implementing Regulation 2025/1490
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