14th Biocidal Products Regulation Symposium
14th Biocidal Products Regulation Symposium
March 3, 2026
Sheraton, Brussels Airport (BE)
Sheraton, Brussels Airport (BE)
We are pleased to invite you to join our 14th BPR Symposium to be held on 3 March 2026 in Brussels.
Registration is open for our in-person Symposium with an agenda focused on the latest developments in biocides regulation.
This symposium is sponsored by:
Programme
As every year, we have a strong programme covering different important topics on the latest BPR changes and challenges from industry, authorities and service providers:
08:45 - 09:20
Registration and coffee
09:20 - 09:30
Welcome
09:30 - 10:00
Athénaïs Brouwers (Belgian Anti-Poison Centre) and Steven Fauconnier (FOD) — will present highlights of the toxicovigilance report with practical examples including resulting recommendations for authorization holders and new communication campaigns.
10:00 - 10:30
Cindy Van der Meer (Ctgb) — the Dutch view on ongoing efforts to harmonise the work of authorities and strengthen mutual recognition under the BPR
11:00 - 11:30
Boris Van Berlo (Biocides for Europe) — where things stand with the BPR REFIT/Evaluation and what to expect next
11:30 - 12:00
Maud Grunchard (Fieldfisher) — will discuss key classification issues for biocidal active substances and provide the latest regulatory and policy updates on ethanol
12:00 - 13:15
Lunch
13:15 - 13:45
Inge Huygens – Stijn Van Hees (ARCHE Consulting) — How to find your route in the Annex I maze - experiences with Annex I (extracts, …) and related product dossiers
13:45 - 14:15
Genya Andriamampita (Axcentive) — Navigating the BPR review program: an applicant's perspective
14:45 - 15:15
Albert Berends (Solvay) — Classification issues with biocidal products
15:15 - 15:45
An Vanden Bosch (ARCHE Consulting) and Pamela More (Charles River) — Challenges and proposals for active substance manufacturers and formulators associated with the new drinking water transformation products guidance
15:45 - 16:00
Closing of the Symposium
Stay informed on the latest in biocides regulation
Attending this symposium will ensure you are up to speed with the latest regulatory developments and will enable you to tackle the challenges presented by the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012).
Furthermore, this symposium is the ideal moment to get in contact with representatives from Competent Authorities, service providers and industry!
Connect with the biocides community
Join fellow professionals involved in bringing biocidal products and active substances to market — from experts in regulatory affairs to those in R&D and the evaluators — and stay informed on the latest legislative and industry developments.
Where?
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels National Airport, B-1930 Brussels (http://www.sheratonbrusselsairport.com)
Registration
- Registration fee is € 580 per person (excl. VAT) – and includes attendance of the symposium, programme materials, coffee/tea, refreshments and buffet lunch on 3 March 2026.
- Early bird fee is € 480 per person (excl. VAT) for all registrations made until 3 February 2026.
- Note that the number of participants to this symposium is limited and on a first come, first served basis. We advise early registration to avoid disappointment!
- Registration should be done by 24 February 2026.
- Payment terms: an invoice is sent, all payments must be received prior to the symposium.
- Cancellation terms: € 50 cancellation fee for cancellations received before 24 February 2026, no refunds for later cancellations. Cancellations must be received in writing by mail. Please note that if you do not cancel and do not show up at the meeting, the outstanding amount will still be due.
Please note that hotel accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee. For hotel reservations, please contact the hotel directly http://www.sheratonbrusselsairport.com/.
Sponsorship
We invite you to consider sponsoring our Symposium. Your support as a sponsor would be invaluable in ensuring the success and reach of our symposium. Below we present you our sponsorship options:
Gold Sponsorship Package:
- Inclusion of your logo on all promotional material and electronic invitations
- Acknowledgment as a sponsor in the program
- Sponsor booth availability
- Complimentary attendance for 2 of your colleagues
- Allocation of 3 free passes for your clients
- Exclusive access to the participants’ list in advance (including company, first name, last name)
Silver Sponsorship Package:
- Inclusion of your logo on all promotional material and electronic invitations
- Acknowledgment as a sponsor in the program
- Provision of 2 free passes for your colleagues to attend the event
Should you have any queries or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.