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:
- Athénaïs Brouwers (Belgian Anti-Poison Centre) and Steven Fauconnier (FOD) — an overview of current practice and advices from the anti-poison perspective and FOD
- Cindy Van der Meer (Ctgb) — the Dutch view on ongoing efforts to harmonise the work of authorities and strengthen mutual recognition under the BPR
- Maud Grunchard & Koen Van Maldegem (Fieldfisher) — the latest regulatory and policy updates on ethanol
- Boris Van Berlo (Biocides for Europe) — where things stand with the BPR REFIT/Evaluation and what to expect next
- Pamela More (Charles River) and An Vanden Bosch (ARCHE Consulting) — Challenges for active substance manufacturers and formulators associated with the new drinking water transformation products guidance
- 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
- Genya Andriamampita (Axcentive) — Navigating the BPR review program: an applicant's perspective
- Albert Berends (Solvay) — Classification issues with biocidal products
You are welcome from 08:45 for registration and coffee. The Symposium starts at 09:20 and ends at around 16:00.
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.