Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/488 of 4 March 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455 as regards minor change to the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product SatPax® 70/30 IPA
Date: 2026-03-04
Institutions: Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission
Subjects: biocide, chemical product, decontamination, market approval, pharmaceutical product








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2026/488


5.3.2026







            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2026/488
of 4 March 2026
         
amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455 as regards minor change to the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’
         
(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 7 March 2025, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455 (2) granted a Union authorisation, under number EU-0032869-0000, to CSI-Ireland for the making available on the market and use of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’. The Annex to that Implementing Regulation provides the summary of product characteristics for that biocidal product.












(2)


On 30 April 2025, CSI-Ireland submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (‘Agency’), in accordance with Article 12(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013 (3), an application for a minor change to the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’, as referred to in Title 2 of the Annex to that Regulation. The application was recorded in the Register for Biocidal Products (‘the Register’) under case number BC-QY105662-08. The proposed change to that authorisation concerns the extension of the shelf life of the product from 2 years to 3 years.












(3)


On 9 September 2025, the Agency submitted to the Commission, in accordance with Article 12(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013, an opinion (4) on the applied minor change to the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’ together with a revised summary of product characteristics and a revised assessment report. The opinion concluded that the proposed change is a minor change as referred to in Article 50(3), point (b), of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and as specified in Title 2 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2013, and that, after the implementation of the change, the conditions of Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 will still be met.












(4)


On 10 September 2025, the Agency transmitted to the Commission the revised summary of product characteristics of the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’ in all official languages of the Union, covering the minor change applied for, in accordance with Article 12(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 of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’ to introduce the minor change requested by CSI-Ireland.












(6)


Except for the amendments regarding the proposed minor change, all other information included in the summary of product characteristics of ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’, as set out in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455, 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 product characteristics which is to be published by the Agency, the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455 should be replaced in its entirety. Due to a change in the format used for the generation of the summary of product characteristics in the Register in February 2024, the summary of product characteristics in that Annex should also include some minor editorial and layout changes.












(8)


Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455 should therefore be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1
The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/455 is replaced by the text 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, 4 March 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) 2025/455 of 7 March 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30’ in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2025/455, 10.3.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/455/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)  Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) opinion on the minor change to the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product ‘SatPax® 70/30 IPA’ of 9 September 2025, ECHA/BPC/487/2025 https://echa.europa.eu/opinions-on-union-authorisation.




ANNEX
Summary of product characteristics for a biocidal product
SatPax® 70/30 IPA

Product type(s)

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

Authorisation number: EU-0032869-0000

R4BP asset number: EU-0032869-0000
1.   ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1.1.   Trade name(s) of the product







Trade name(s)


SatPax® 70/30 IPA
SatPax® Choice® 500
Sterile SatPax® Choice® 500
SatPax® 550
Sterile SatPax® 550
SatPax® 550 Low Endotoxin
Sterile SatPax® 550 Low Endotoxin
SatPax® Choice® 600
Sterile SatPax® Choice® 600
SatPax® 670
Sterile SatPax® 670
SatPax® 670A
Sterile SatPax® 670A
SatPax® 670-R
Sterile SatPax® 670-R
SatPax® 3000
Sterile SatPax® 3000
SatPax® Choice® 700
Sterile SatPax® Choice® 700
SatPax® Choice® 900
Sterile SatPax® Choice® 900
SatPax® 1000
Sterile SatPax® 1000
SatPax® S1200
Sterile SatPax® S1200
SatPax® Choice® SuperSorb
Sterile SatPax® Choice® SuperSorb
SatPax® MicroSeal SuperSorb®
Sterile SatPax® MicroSeal SuperSorb®
SatPax® Microseal®-VP
Sterile SatPax® Microseal®-VP
SatPax® Microseal®-VP Low Endotoxin
Sterile SatPax® MicroSeal®-VP Low Endotoxin
SatPax® ValuSeal-HA®
Sterile SatPax® ValuSeal-HA®
SatPax® SPSE
Sterile SatPax® SPSE
SatPax® SPLWSE
Sterile SatPax® SPLWSE
SatPax® SPSWSE
Sterile SatPax® SPSWSE
SatPax® ValuSeal® IonX®
Sterile SatPax® ValuSeal® IonX®




1.2.   Authorisation holder








Name and address of the authorisation holder


Name


CSI-Ireland




Address


Block C Ardilaun Court 112-114 St. Stephen’s Green D02 TD28 Dublin Ireland




Authorisation number


 


EU-0032869-0000





R4BP asset number



 


EU-0032869-0000




Date of the authorisation


 


30.3.2025




Expiry date of the authorisation


 


28.2.2035




1.3.   Manufacturer(s) of the product







Name of manufacturer


Berkshire International Ltd




Address of manufacturer


Unit A, The Apex, Farrier Close NR18 0WF Wymondham United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)




Location of manufacturing sites







Berkshire International Ltd site 1 Techtex, Units 7 & 8, Rhodes Business Park M24 4NE Middleton United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)




Berkshire International Ltd site 2 Berkshire Corporation, 6509 Franz Warner Parkway NC 27377 Whitsett United States (the)




Berkshire International Ltd site 3 Berkshire International Ltd. Unit A, The Apex, Farrier Close NR18 0WF Wymondham United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)








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







Active substance


Propan-2-ol




Name of manufacturer


Ineos Solvents Germany GmbH




Address of manufacturer


Römerstraße 733 47443 Moers Germany




Location of manufacturing sites


Ineos Solvents Germany GmbH site 1 Römerstraße 733 47443 Moers Germany













Active substance


Propan-2-ol




Name of manufacturer


Exxon Mobil Chemical Europe




Address of manufacturer


Hermeslaan 2 1831 Machelen Belgium




Location of manufacturing sites


Exxon Mobil Chemical Europe site 1 Exxon Mobil Chemical Plant, 4999 Scenic Highway Louisiana 70897 Baton Rouge United States (the)




2.   PRODUCT COMPOSITION AND FORMULATION

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











Common name


IUPAC name


Function


CAS number


EC number


Content (%)




Propan-2-ol


 


Active substance


67-63-0


200-661-7


64,7  % (w/w)




2.2.   Type(s) of formulation

RTU wipe pre-saturated with a liquid formulation (AL)
3.   HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS







Hazard statements


H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.




Precautionary statements


P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261: Avoid breathing vapours.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice.
P312: Call a doctor if you feel unwell.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents to in accordance with all local, national and international regulations.




4.   AUTHORISED USE(S)

4.1.   Use description


Table 1


Disinfection of smaller hard surface areas by wiping in cleanrooms and in similar controlled areas within manufacturing and industrial settings (e.g.: work benches in a cleanroom)







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: all
Scientific name: no data
Common name: Yeasts
Development stage: all




Field(s) of use


indoor use
Disinfection of smaller hard surface areas by wiping in cleanrooms and in similar controlled areas within manufacturing and industrial settings (e.g.: work benches in a cleanroom)




Application method(s)


Method: wiping
Detailed description:
Wiping. Direct application onto surfaces with a pre-saturated wipe.




Application rate(s) and frequency


Application Rate: 30-130 mL/m2

Number and timing of application:
Ready to use product. Use sufficient wipes in order to maintain a wet surface for a contact time of 1 min. Each wipe contains 3,0- 56,3 ml of IPA: water 70:30 v/v % solution (2,1-39,4 ml or 1,6 to 30,9 g active substance). The application rate is depending on the wipe type (see below).






1.


55 % cellulose / 45 % polyester






 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 9-18










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 2










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 6-9










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 3










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 4,5-6










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 4










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 4-4,5










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 5










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 3-4










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 6














2.


60 % cellulose / 40 % polyester






 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 9-15










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 2










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 5,75-9










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 3










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 4,5-5,75










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 4










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 3,75-4,5










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 5










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 3-3,75










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 6










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 2-3










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 7














3.


100 % polypropylene






 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 7,5-15










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 2










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 5-7,5










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 3










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 3,5-5










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 4














4.


100 % polyester






 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 16-56










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 1










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 8-16










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 2










 


ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 7-8










 


wipes to keep 0,5 m2 wet: 3










 


Typical number of applications per day: 10












Category(ies) of users


professional




Pack sizes and packaging material



Pre-saturated Wipes – 55 % cellulose / 45 % polyester

Canister/refill pouches
60, 75, 100, 125 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 13 × 20, 15 × 23, 30 × 30
Tub material: HDPE (high density polyethylene)
Lid material: PP (polypropylene)
Pouch
25, 30, 50, 75 or 100 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 15 × 23, 18 × 20, 23 × 23, 23 × 28, 30 × 30
Outer layer material: PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
Inner Layer material: PE or LLDPE (polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene)

Pre-saturated Wipes – 60 % cellulose / 40 % polyester

Canister/refill pouch
75, 100, 125 or 150 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 13 × 20, 15 × 23, 30 × 30
Tub material: HDPE
Lid material: PP
Pouch
30, 75, 90 or 100 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 15 × 20, 18 × 20, 23 × 23, 23 × 28, 30 × 30
Outer layer material: PET
Inner Layer material: PE or LLDPE

Pre-saturated Wipes – 100 % polypropylene

Canister/refill pouch
50, 75, 100, 125 or 150 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 15 × 23, 23 × 30
Tub material: HDPE
Lid material: PP
Pouch
50, 75, 100 or 125 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 18 × 28, 23 × 28, 28 × 36
Outer layer material: PET
Inner Layer material: PE or LLDPE

Pre-saturated Wipes – 100 % polyester

Pouch
20, 25, 30, 50, 75, 100 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 15 × 23, 18 × 20, 23 × 23, 30 × 30
Outer layer material: PET
Inner Layer material: PE or LLDPE




4.1.1.   Use-specific instructions for use

Use at room temperature.
Only use on clean surfaces.
Remove one wipe from pack. Close pack.
Quarter fold the wiper and refold as needed to use each surface of the wiper.
Apply pre-saturated wipe directly to the surface to be disinfected.
Ensure complete wetting of the surface.
No additional wiping necessary.
Allow contact time of 1 min for bacteria and yeast.
Use wipe once.
Dispose of the wipe immediately after use in a closed container.
Do not mix with other products.
4.1.2.   Use-specific risk mitigation measures

See section 5.2.
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 section 5.3.
4.1.4.   Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

See section 5.4.
4.1.5.   Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

See section 5.5.
4.2.   Use description


Table 2


Disinfection of larger hard surface areas using wipes and a mop in cleanrooms and in similar controlled areas within manufacturing and industrial settings (e.g.: floors in a cleanroom)







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: all
Scientific name: no data
Common name: Yeasts
Development stage: all




Field(s) of use


indoor use
Disinfection of larger hard surface areas using wipes and a mop in cleanrooms and in similar controlled areas within manufacturing and industrial settings (e.g.: floors in a cleanroom)




Application method(s)


Method: mopping
Detailed description:
Mopping. Attach the pre-saturated wipe to a floor mop for application onto surfaces




Application rate(s) and frequency


Application Rate: 17 mL/m2

Number and timing of application:
Ready to use product. Use sufficient wipes in order to maintain a wet surface for a contact time of 1 min. Each floor wipe contains 22,0 to 24,7 ml of IPA:water 70:30 v/v % solution (15,4 to 17,3 ml or 12,4 to 13,9 g active substance).
ml of formulated liquid/per wipe: 25
wipes to keep 25 m2 wet:17
ml of formulated liquid/wipe: 22
wipes to keep 25 m2 wet: 19
Typical number of applications per day: 1




Category(ies) of users


professional




Pack sizes and packaging material



Pre-saturated Wipes – 55 % cellulose / 45 % polyester

Pouch
25, 30, 50, 75 wipes
Wipe size (cm): 23 × 58
Product saturation: 60 %
Outer layer material: PET (polyethylene terephtalate)
Inner Layer material: PE or LLDPE (polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene)




4.2.1.   Use-specific instructions for use

Use at room temperature.
Only use on clean surfaces.
Remove wipe(s) from pack. Close pack.
Attach 4 layers on the mop head and refold or rotate wipers as needed to maintain a wet surface for a contact time of 1 minute.
Apply wipe directly to the surface to be disinfected.
Use sufficient wipes in order to maintain a wet surface for a contact time of 1 min.
No additional wiping necessary.
Allow contact time of 1 min for bacteria and yeast.
Use wipe once.
Dispose of the wipe immediately after use in a closed container.
Do not mix with other products.
4.2.2.   Use-specific risk mitigation measures

See section 5.2.
4.2.3.   Where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

See section 5.3.
4.2.4.   Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

See section 5.4.
4.2.5.   Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

See section 5.5.
5.   GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE (1)

5.1.   Instructions for use

See section 4.1.1 and 4.2.1
5.2.   Risk mitigation measures

Avoid contact with eyes.
Ensure that application is carried out in areas with a minimum ventilation rate of 20 air changes/hour.
Wear protective chemical resistant gloves meeting the requirements of European Standard EN 374 or equivalent during product handling phase (glove material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information).
This is without prejudice to the application by employers of Council Directive 98/24/EC and other Union legislation in the area of health and safety at work.
See Section 6 for information on the EN standard and the Council Directive.
Keep in the original container, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.
5.3.   Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment



First aid instructions


IF IN EYES: Rinse with water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for 5 minutes. Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.
IF INHALED: Move to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.
IF ON SKIN: Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.Wash skin with water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Give something to drink, if exposed person is able to swallow. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.


Emergency measures


Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Small spill:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor
Large spill:
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Approach the release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, soil, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.
5.4.   Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Disposal of this product should comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be disposed to the sewer. Do not flush wipes down the toilet. Do not macerate.
Disposal of packaging:
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Residual alcohol should be emptied prior to disposal of container.
5.5.   Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in original container.
Keep container tightly closed.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 40 °C. Protect from frost.
Store protected from direct sunlight.
Shelf-life: 3 years
6.   OTHER INFORMATION

The product contains wipes of four types of material impregnated with IPA:water (64,7:35,3 % w/w) solution. The materials are cellulose/polyester (55 %/45 %), cellulose/polyester (60 %/40 %), polypropylene (100 %) and polyester (100 %). The sizes of the wipes range from 13 × 20 cm to 23 × 58 cm. More detailed information on the sizes of the wipes is included under the title ‘Pack sizes and packaging material’ in Sections 4.1 and 4.2.
Please be aware of the European reference value of 129,28 mg/m3 for the active substance propan-2-ol (CAS No.: 67-63-0) which was used for the risk assessment for this product.
Full titles of EN standards and legislation mentioned in Section 5.2:
EN 374 – Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms.
Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (fourteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC).
With respect to the ‘Category(ies) of users’ note: Professionals (including industrial users) means trained professionals if this is required by national legislation.


(1)  Instructions for use, risk mitigation measures and other directions for use under this section are valid for any authorised uses.



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