Antifouling: Regulation of biocides in the UK before and after Brexit
| Autor: | Ewan M. McNeil |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Economics and Econometrics
Biocide Legislation 02 engineering and technology Management Monitoring Policy and Law Aquatic Science 010402 general chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences 0104 chemical sciences Convention Biofouling Human health Harm Brexit Environmental protection Business 0210 nano-technology Law General Environmental Science |
| Zdroj: | Marine Policy. 92:58-60 |
| ISSN: | 0308-597X |
| Popis: | In the 1970s, Organotin compounds were extensively used as potent biocides in antifouling. Inadvertently Organotin caused adverse effects to shell fishing industries leading to the implementation of the International Maritime Organisation International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships 2001 (AFS Convention) prohibiting the use of Organotin. Since adoption of this convention 16 years ago, no amendments have been made. Additionally, in the EU all antifouling biocides require regulatory approval under the EU Biocide Regulation 528/2012/EU. Currently Cybutryne has been banned, and Copper containing biocides are recognised to cause adverse harm to human health resulting in the implementation of stringent safeguards in the EU. A change to the AFS Convention obligating parties to propose amendments is necessary to protect the environment and human health worldwide. Finally, with the UK regulation of biocides dependent upon EU legislation, the impact of Brexit on UK biocide regulation is considered. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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