ECHA opens consultation on TCMTB alternatives
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a public consultation as part of its assessment of the active substance TCMTB under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
TCMTB (2-(thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole), widely used as a fungicide in leather processing and preservation, is being assessed as a potential Candidate for Substitution under Article 10 of the BPR. Norway is acting as the evaluating Competent Authority for the assessment.