8th Conference on Biocides 2026

Event Date(s) :
Thursday, Oct 01, 2026
Friday, Oct 02, 2026
Tags :
Conference
Biocide
Milan
Italy
2026
Workshop

Join leading authorities, regulatory experts and industry professionals for the 8th Conference on Biocides, taking place on 1–2 October 2026 at the Enterprise Hotel Milan, Corso Sempione 91, Milan, Italy.

The event will provide the latest updates on the European biocides regulatory framework, ECHA activities, emerging industry challenges, efficacy requirements, substances of concern, technical guidance developments and future regulatory perspectives. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a dedicated half-day workshop focused on practical case studies and authorisation strategies. 

Conference Agenda – 1 October 2026

9.00-9.30

Registration and welcome coffee
Introduction and opening remarks

Session 1: Regulatory Landscape & Updates from the Authorities

9.30-10.00

Update on ECHA’s activities regarding biocides 

Speaker: Chiara Pecorini (ECHA)

Topics include:

  • Active substances update
  • Union authorisations update
  • Guidance development status
  • Biocides IT tools

10.00-10.30

Biocidal Products Regulation - State of the art: Overview from the Italian Ministry of Health

Speaker: Raffae la Perrone, Italian Ministry of Healt

10.30-11.45

Q&A Session

10.45 - 11.15

Coffee Break

Session 2: Regulatory Landscape & European Perspectives

11.15 - 11.45

Ethanol: Latest Regulatory Developments and Future Perspectives
Speaker: Nicole Vaini, Detergents Europe

11.45-12.15

Emerging Regulatory Challenges for the European Biocides Industry
Speaker: Darren Abrahams, Steptoe & Johnson LLP

12.15-12-30

Q&A Session

12.30-13.30

Networking Lunch

Session 3: Scientific & Industry Insights

13.30-14.00

Substances of Concern: Navigating the Industry Impact of the New Draft Guidance
Speaker: Daniela Romano, Diversey

14.00-14.30

The Most Common Competent Authority (CAs) Questions on PT-18 and PT-19 Test Procedures: Prevention and Response

Speaker: Andrea Drago, Entostudio

Topics:

  • Frequent testing-related questions from CAs
  • Challenges arising from gaps in ECHA guidance 
  • Preventing registration delays
  • Best practices for supporting and defending testing strategies
  • Practical examples and lessons learned from regulatory reviews

14.30-15.00

Key updates from CEN/TC 216 for PT1-5 Claims and Biofilm Testing
Speaker: Michele Cavalleri, Eurofins BPT Italy

15.00-15.30

Q&A Session

Session 4: Technical Guidance & Future Perspectives

15.30-16.00

ECHA/EFSA Guidance on the Impact of Water Treatment Processes of Residues of Active Substances in Drinking Water
Speaker: Simone Bertolini

Key topics:

  • Regulatory framework and key guidance principles
  • Assessment of transformation products formed during water treatment
  • Challenges and implications for risk assessment and compliance

16.00-16.30

Final Q&A Session

16.30-17.30

Closing Networking Reception

Half-Day Workshop Agenda – 2 October 2026

9.00-9.30 

Registration and welcome coffee

Swimming Pool Water Treatment (PT2)

  • Product claims and ECHA requirements
  • Testing strategies
  • Test design (case study)
  • Key learnings

Cooling Water Treatment (PT11)

  • Product claims and ECHA requirements
  • Testing strategies
  • Test design (case study)
  • Key learnings

Speaker: Michele Cavalleri, Eurofins BPT Italy

Case Study: From Strategic Planning to Product Authorisation

Topics include:

  • Choosing the right authorisation strategy
  • Data gap analysis and preliminary risk assessment
  • Challenges in dossier preparation
  • Why dossiers fail or are delayed

Speakers: Simone Bertolini, Eurofins BPT Consulting and Luca Romito, Eurofins BPT Consulting

12-00-12.30

Final Q&A Session

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Registration Fees

Early Bird Price – Valid Until 31 August 2026

  • Conference and Half-Day Workshop: €450 + VAT (VAT applicable to Italian companies only)
  • Conference Attendance Only (1 October 2026): €400 + VAT (VAT applicable to Italian companies only)
  • Half-Day Workshop Attendance Only (2 October 2026): €180 + VAT (VAT applicable to Italian companies only)
  • 15% discount for 3 or more registrations from the same company

Full Price – Valid After 31 August 2026

  • Conference and Workshop: €590 + VAT (VAT applicable to Italian companies only)
  • Conference Attendance Only (1 October 2026): €530 + VAT (VAT applicable to Italian companies only)
  • Half-Day Workshop Attendance Only (2 October 2026): €275 + VAT (VAT applicable to Italian companies only)
  • 15% discount for 3 or more registrations from the same company

* Day 1: Lunch included
** Day 2: Lunch not included 

Payment option valid only: Bank Transfer
Unicredit SpA
ABI: 2008, CAB: 20600, CIN: N
C/C: 000004846325 
IBAN: IT04 N020 0820 6000 0000 4846 325 
VAT ID: 00762140960

Organisation & Contacts

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Italy
Via Bruno Buozzi 2, 20090 Vimodrone (MI), Italy
Tel. +39 02 25071535
E-mail: eurofinsbiolab@bpt.eurofinseu.com