Reduction of environmental risks from the use of biocides: Environmental sound use of disinfectants, masonry preservatives and rodenticides

The research project aims at analysing the use pattern and environmental exposure pathways of biocides and to develop prospects for a sustainable use of these biocides. A package of measures was proposed and discussed among European experts in order to support to the upcoming development and harmonization processes at EU level. Further objectives were to develop appropriate indicators for controlling the efficiency of the measures and to propose options for communicating these measures to different target groups.