813.12OBPFederal Council OrdinanceAug 1, 2005Original source
Anyone who, for purposes of research and development, handles unauthorised biocidal products or non-approved active substances for use in biocidal products in such a way that they may be released into the environment must declare this to the Notification Authority 45 days before they are so handled for the first time.
The declaration must include the records specified in Article 13e paragraph 1.
If the proposed release tests could have unacceptable effects on humans, particularly on vulnerable groups, on animals or on the environment, the Notification Authority may:
a. make the conduct of the test subject to conditions, concerning in particular:
1. the duration of experiments or tests,
2. the maximum quantities to be used,
3. restriction of the area of use;
b. prohibit the test.
If the biocidal products or active substances under investigation are genetically modified or pathogenic microorganisms, or if they contain such microorganisms, the procedure shall be based on the RO^1^.