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ECHA opens consultation on TCMTB alternatives

20/08/2026

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.

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