Field codes IN KNBIOCKL | OUT WIBIOCKL | API biocideClass | Max Length 6
Definition
Biocide Class indicates which customer categories are permitted to purchase the biocide product.
Explanation
The biocide class describes which users are allowed to buy and use the product in accordance with applicable legislation. The classification may determine, for example, whether the product may be sold to private consumers, only to professional users, or if it is subject to specific restrictions.
This information is important to ensure that sales are directed to the correct target group and comply with legal requirements.
For items registered in Sweden, it is mandatory to specify the biocide class. If the information is missing, the item cannot be handled correctly in the recipient’s system, which may lead to publication or sales being blocked.
More information is available from the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemikalieinspektionen).
Usage
The supplier specifies the biocide class in accordance with applicable legislation.
Finfo verifies that the information is provided for items registered in Sweden.
Recipients use this information to ensure that the product is only sold to customers who are authorized to purchase it.