Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/357 of 18 February 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 as regards administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Date: 2026-02-18
Institutions: Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission
Subjects: biocide, decontamination, inorganic acid, market approval








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2026/357


19.2.2026







            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2026/357
of 18 February 2026
         
amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 as regards administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’
         
(Text with EEA relevance)


THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,


Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (1), and in particular Article 50(2) thereof,

Whereas:







(1)


On 19 October 2023, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 (2) granted a Union authorisation, under number EU-0030299-0000, to SC Johnson Europe Sàrl for the making available on the market and use of the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’. The Annex to that Implementing Regulation provides the summary of product characteristics for that biocidal product family.












(2)


On 22 May 2024, SC Johnson Europe Sàrl submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Agency’), in accordance with Article 11(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 354/2013 (3), a notification of administrative changes to the Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’, as referred to in Title 1, Section 1, of the Annex to that Regulation. The notification was recorded in the Register for Biocidal Products (‘Register’) under case number BC-AR095155-26. The notified proposed changes to that authorisation concern the addition and modification of several names of biocidal products.












(3)


On 28 June 2024, the Agency submitted to the Commission, in accordance with Article 11(3) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013, an opinion (4) on the notified administrative changes to the Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’. In its opinion, the Agency concludes that the proposed changes are administrative changes as referred to in Article 50(3), point (a), of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and as specified in Title 1, Section 1, of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013, and that after the implementation of the changes, the conditions of Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 will still be met.












(4)


On 28 June 2024, the Agency transmitted to the Commission a revised summary of the product characteristics for the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’ in all official languages of the Union, covering the administrative changes applied for, in accordance with Article 11(6) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013.












(5)


The Commission concurs with the opinion of the Agency and therefore considers it appropriate to amend the Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’ to introduce the administrative changes requested by SC Johnson Europe Sàrl.












(6)


Except for the amendments regarding the administrative changes, all other information included in the summary of the biocidal product characteristics of ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’, as set out in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200, remains unchanged.












(7)


In order to enhance clarity and to ease the access of users and interested parties to the consolidated version of the summary of the biocidal product characteristics which is to be published by the Agency, the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 should be replaced in its entirety. Due to a change in the format used for the generation of the summary of biocidal product characteristics in the Register in February 2024, the summary of biocidal product characteristics in that Annex should also include some minor editorial and layout changes.












(8)


Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 should therefore be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1
The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.


Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.




This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 February 2026.


For the Commission


The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN
            





(1)  
            OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/528/oj.

(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2200 of 19 October 2023 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’ in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2023/2200, 20.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/2200/oj).

(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013 of 18 April 2013 on changes of biocidal products authorised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 109, 19.4.2013, p. 4, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2013/354/oj).

(4)  ECHA opinion UAD-C-1743399-18-00/F of 28 June 2024 on administrative changes of the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family ‘HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner’, https://echa.europa.eu/opinions-on-applications-for-union-authorisation.




ANNEX
Summary of product characteristics for a biocidal product family
HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Product type(s)

PT02: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals

Authorisation number: EU-0030299-0000

R4BP asset number: EU-0030299-0000
PART I

FIRST INFORMATION LEVEL

1.   ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1.1.   Family name







Name


HCl Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner




1.2.   Product type(s)







Product type(s)


PT02: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals




1.3.   Authorisation holder








Name and address of the authorisation holder


Name


SC Johnson Europe Sàrl




Address


Z.A. la Piece 8 1180 Rolle CH




Authorisation number


 


EU-0030299-0000





R4BP asset number



 


EU-0030299-0000




Date of the authorisation


 


9.11.2023




Expiry date of the authorisation


 


31.10.2033




1.4.   Manufacturer(s) of the product







Name of manufacturer


SC Johnson Europlant BV




Address of manufacturer


PO Box 38 3640 AA Mijdrecht Netherlands (the)




Location of manufacturing sites


SC Johnson Europlant BV site 1 Groot Mijdrechtstraat 81 3641 RV Mijdrecht Netherlands (the)




1.5.   Manufacturer(s) of the active substance(s)







Active substance


Hydrochloric acid




Name of manufacturer


SC Johnson Europe Sàrl




Address of manufacturer


Z.A. la Piece 8 1180 Rolle Switzerland




Location of manufacturing sites


SC Johnson Europe Sàrl site 1 Ludwigstraße 12 D-47495 Rheinberg Germany




2.   PRODUCT FAMILY COMPOSITION AND FORMULATION

2.1.   Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the family











Common name


IUPAC name


Function


CAS number


EC number


Content (%)




Hydrochloric acid


Hydrochloric acid


Active substance


 


231-595-7


6  - 6  % (w/w)




2,2’-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol


2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)[(9E)-octadec-9-en-1-yl]amino]ethan-1-ol


Non-active substance


25307-17-9


246-807-3


2,14  - 2,14  % (w/w)




Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated


Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated (1-2.5 mol EO)


Non-active substance


157627-86-6


 


1  - 1  % (w/w)




Diphenyl ether


1,1’-Oxybis-benzene


Non-active substance


101-84-8


202-981-2


0  - 0,0045  % (w/w)




2.2.   Type(s) of formulation







Formulation type(s)


AL Any other liquid




PART II

SECOND INFORMATION LEVEL META SPC(S)

1.   META SPC 1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1.1.   Meta SPC 1 identifier







Identifier


Meta SPC: 100% Limescale




1.2.   Suffix to the authorisation number







Number


1-1




1.3.   Product type(s)







Product type(s)


PT02: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals




2.   META SPC 1 COMPOSITION

2.1.   Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the meta SPC 1











Common name


IUPAC name


Function


CAS number


EC number


Content (%)




Hydrochloric acid


Hydrochloric acid


Active substance


 


231-595-7


6  - 6  % (w/w)




2,2’-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol


2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)[(9E)-octadec-9-en-1-yl]amino]ethan-1-ol


Non-active substance


25307-17-9


246-807-3


2,14  - 2,14  % (w/w)




Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated


Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated (1-2.5 mol EO)


Non-active substance


157627-86-6


 


1  - 1  % (w/w)




Diphenyl ether


1,1’-Oxybis-benzene


Non-active substance


101-84-8


202-981-2


0  - 0,0045  % (w/w)




2.2.   Type(s) of formulation of the meta SPC 1







Formulation type(s)


AL Any other liquid




3.   HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OF THE META SPC 1







Hazard statements


H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.




Precautionary statements


P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P260: Do not breathe vapours.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P234: Keep only in original packaging.
P405: Store locked up.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P501: Dispose of contents hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with local regulations.




4.   AUTHORISED USE(S) OF THE META SPC

4.1.   Use description


Table 1


Bactericide – disinfection of toilet bowl above the water line – non-professionals







Product type


PT02: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals




Where relevant, an exact description of the authorised use


-




Target organism(s) (including development stage)


Scientific name: no data
Common name: Bacteria
Development stage: not applicable




Field(s) of use


indoor use
Toilet bowl disinfectant




Application method(s)


Method: pouring
Detailed description:
Apply product under the toilet bowl rim to cover the surface (above the waterline) completely.




Application rate(s) and frequency


Application Rate: 60 ml for one use in the toilet bowl. The product is ready-to-use.
Number and timing of application:
Daily use.
Contact time: minimum 5 minutes.




Category(ies) of users


general public (non-professional)




Pack sizes and packaging material


BOTTLE: High-density polyethylene, 750 ml, opaque.
CAP: Polypropylene.
INSERT: Linear low-density polyethylene.
Child resistant fastening.




4.1.1.   Use-specific instructions for use

See general instructions for use.
4.1.2.   Use-specific risk mitigation measures

See general risk mitigation measures.
4.1.3.   Where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

See general instructions for use.
4.1.4.   Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

See general instructions for use.
4.1.5.   Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

See general instructions for use.
5.   GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF THE META SPC 1

5.1.   Instructions for use

Lift the toilet seat. To remove the cap, squeeze the two textured side surfaces and unscrew completely. Tip bottle to fill neck. To disinfect above the water line, squeeze evenly to coat entire bowl direct (60 ml) of liquid gel under the rim and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes. Brush the entire bowl and flush. Replace cap and close tightly until an audible click is heard.
Daily use.
Comply with the instructions for use.
5.2.   Risk mitigation measures

The packaging is designed to minimise consumer exposure. The product has a swan neck with a nozzle that targets the product accurately when squeezed under the rim of the toilet.
Usage instructions contain the additional warnings:
Store locked up.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Apply only into the rim of the toilet to avoid skin contact. Avoid splashing.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Keep only in original container.
5.3.   Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately rinse mouth. Give something to drink, if exposed person is able to swallow. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance.
IF ON SKIN: Immediately wash skin with plenty of water. Thereafter take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Continue to wash the skin with water for 15 minutes. Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance.
IF INHALED: Move to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If symptoms: Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance. If no symptoms:Call a Poison Centre or a doctor.
5.4.   Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

At the end of the treatment, dispose unused product and the packaging in accordance with local requirements.
5.5.   Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

Shelf-life is 4 years at room temperature.
Keep out of reach of children and non-target animals/pets.
6.   OTHER INFORMATION

Additional labelling:-
Do not mix with bleach or any other household cleaners.
For use in toilet bowls only.
< 5% non-ionic surfactants, disinfectants, perfume.
7.   THIRD INFORMATION LEVEL: INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS IN THE META SPC 1

7.1.   Trade name(s), authorisation number and specific composition of each individual product













Trade name(s)


Duck® 100% Anti-Limescale


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Limescale Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Limescale Remover Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Anticalcar - detergent lichid pentru toaletă


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Anticalcare Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Disincrostante


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Kalkfri - Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Kalkfjerner – Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Κατά των Αλάτων


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% κατά των αλάτων - Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% против котлен камък


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Odstraňovač vodného kameňa


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% odstraňovač vodného kameňa – Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% odstraňovač vodního kamene


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% odstraňovač vodního kamene – Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% przeciw kamieniowi Marine – żel do czyszczenia i dezynfekcji toalet


Market area: EU




Duck® 100%-tni uništavač kamenca Marine


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% vízkőoldó – WC tisztító folyadék


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% vízkőoldó marine – WC tisztító fertőtlenítő folyadék


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Anti-tartre


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Détartrant


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Détartrant Marine


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Détartrant Marine / Canard® 100% Kalkaanslagvernietiger


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Détartrant Marine / Canard® 100% Kalkaanslagvernietiger Marine


Market area: EU




WC-Ente® 100% Anti-Kalk


Market area: EU




WC Ente® 100% ANTI-KALK Marine


Market area: EU




WC-EEND® Nr. 1 Ontkalker toiletreiniger


Market area: EU




WC-EEND® Nr. 1 Ontkalker toiletreiniger Marine


Market area: EU




WC-EEND® Nr. 1 Ontkalker toiletreiniger Marine / Canard® 100% Détartrant Marine


Market area: EU




Pato® 100% Anti-cal


Market area: EU




Pato® 100% Anti-cal Marine


Market area: EU




Pato® 100% Anticalcário


Market area: EU




Pato® 100% Anticalcário Marine


Market area: EU




00 null null® WC Urinstein & Kalklöser


Market area: EU




00 null null® WC Urinstein & Kalklöser – Marine


Market area: EU




Authorisation number


 


EU-0030299-0001 1-1




Common name


UPAC name


Function


CAS number


EC number


Content (%)




Hydrochloric acid


Hydrochloric acid


Active substance


 


231-595-7


6  % (w/w)




2,2’-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol


2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)[(9E)-octadec-9-en-1-yl]amino]ethan-1-ol


Non-active substance


25307-17-9


246-807-3


2,14  % (w/w)




Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated


Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated (1-2.5 mol EO)


Non-active substance


157627-86-6


 


1  % (w/w)




Diphenyl ether


1,1’-Oxybis-benzene


Non-active substance


101-84-8


202-981-2


0,0045  % (w/w)




7.2.   Trade name(s), authorisation number and specific composition of each individual product













Trade name(s)


Duck® 100% Limescale Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Limescale Remover Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Anticalcare Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Anticalcar Citrus - detergent lichid pentru toaletă


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Kalkfri – Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% Kalkfjerner – Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% κατά των αλάτων - Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% против котлен камък – Цитрус


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% odstraňovač vodného kameňa – Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% odstraňovač vodního kamene – Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% przeciw kamieniowi Citrus – żel do czyszczenia i dezynfekcji toalet


Market area: EU




Duck® 100%-tni uništavač kamenca Citrus


Market area: EU




Duck® 100% vízkőoldó Citrus – WC tisztító fertőtlenítő folyadék


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Anti-tartre Citrus


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Détartrant Citrus


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% anti-tartre – Fraîcheur Citron


Market area: EU




Canard® 100% Détartrant Citrus / Canard® 100% Kalkaanslagvernietiger Citrus


Market area: EU




WC Ente® 100% ANTI-KALK Citrus


Market area: EU




WC-EEND® Nr. 1 Ontkalker toiletreiniger Citrus


Market area: EU




Pato® 100% Anti-cal Citrus


Market area: EU




Pato® 100% Anticalcário Citrus


Market area: EU




00 null null® WC Urinstein & Kalklöser - Citrus


Market area: EU




Authorisation number


 


EU-0030299-0002 1-1




Common name


IUPAC name


Function


CAS number


EC number


Content (%)




Hydrochloric acid


Hydrochloric acid


Active substance


 


231-595-7


6  % (w/w)




2,2’-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol


2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)[(9E)-octadec-9-en-1-yl]amino]ethan-1-ol


Non-active substance


25307-17-9


246-807-3


2,14  % (w/w)




Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated


Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated (1-2.5 mol EO)


Non-active substance


157627-86-6


 


1  % (w/w)







ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/357/oj
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