(1)

On 25 April 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Agency’) received an application, in accordance with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, for the approval of 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 6, preservatives for products during storage, as described in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. That application was evaluated by the competent authority of Slovenia (‘the evaluating competent authority’).

(2)

On 7 March 2024, the evaluating competent authority submitted the assessment report on the application together with the conclusions of its evaluation to the Agency.

(3)

In accordance with Article 75(1), second subparagraph, point (a), of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, the Biocidal Products Committee prepares the opinion of the Agency regarding the applications for approval of active substances. In accordance with Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, the Biocidal Products Committee adopted the opinion of the Agency on 26 November 2024 (2), having regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority.

(4)

In its opinion, the Agency concluded that biocidal products of product-type 6 containing 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride may be expected to satisfy the criteria laid down in Article 19(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, provided that certain conditions concerning their use are complied with.

(5)

Taking into account the opinion of the Agency, it is appropriate to approve 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 6 subject to compliance with certain conditions, including certain conditions for placing on the market of treated articles treated with or incorporating 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride.

(6)

Furthermore, to ensure a high level of safety for human health, the person responsible for the placing on the market for use by non-professionals of a paint treated with or incorporating 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride at a concentration triggering classification of the mixture as skin sensitiser category 1A, should ensure that the paint is supplied with appropriate protective gloves in compliance with European Standard EN 374 or equivalent and that the label indicates that protective gloves must be worn during use.

(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,