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Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 Article 72

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Article 72

1.   Any advertisement for biocidal products shall, in addition to complying with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, include the sentences ‘Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.’. The sentences shall be clearly distinguishable and legible in relation to the whole advertisement. 2.   Advertisers may replace the word ‘biocides’ in the prescribed sentences with a clear reference to the product-type being advertised. 3.   Advertisements for biocidal products shall not refer to the product in a manner which is misleading in respect of the risks from the product to human health, animal health or the environment or its efficacy. In any case, the advertising of a biocidal product shall not mention ‘low-risk biocidal product’, ‘non-toxic’, ‘harmless’, ‘natural’, ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘animal friendly’ or any similar indication.

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CitationArticle 72 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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