The Biocidal Products Committee has issued opinions on active substance non-approvals for the following substance:

1. 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (bronopol)

   Product type 2 (disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals)

   Product type 11 (preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems)

   Product type 12 (slimicides)