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Written question asked by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Biocidal Products: Caravans and Motorhomes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Health and Safety Executive has made of the impact on septic tank and small sewage treatment systems of biocidal products containing Bronopol when used in motorhome or caravan toilet fluids.

Answer

Toilet fluid biocidal products containing Bronopol fall within Product Types 2 (disinfectants) and/or 6 (preservatives for products during storage) of the Great Britain Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). These uses are covered by the GB BPR active substance review programme, where they are both awaiting review. Products containing Bronopol are currently controlled under existing consumer protection legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128515
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Caravans Health and Safety Executive Motorhomes Sewage Biocidal products
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk