Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL]
A Bill to restrict the use of biocides (substances with antimicrobial properties) in consumer products; add biocides to the list of substances which cosmetic products, personal care products, and treated articles must not contain except subject to restrictions; require the Secretary of State to monitor the impact of biocides in these products on antibiotic resistance; grant the Secretary of State, and require the use of, powers to reduce the use of biocides which cause antibiotic resistance; prohibit marketing that makes misleading claims about products containing biocides compared to soap and water or alcohol based sanitisers; and for connected purposes.
Legislative progress
Lords
11 Sep 2024
1st reading
Lords
17 Jan 2025
2nd reading
Lords
Committee stage
Bill documents
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Bill Lords 11 Sep 2024HL Bill 32 (as introduced)
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Select Committee report Lords 15 Oct 2024Second Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
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Briefing papers Lords 13 Jan 2025Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 32
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Amendment Paper Lords 21 Jan 2025HL Bill 32 Running list of amendments – 21 January 2025
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Amendment Paper Lords 22 Jan 2025HL Bill 32 Running list of amendments – 22 January 2025
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Amendment Paper Lords 24 Jan 2025HL Bill 32 Running list of amendments – 24 January 2025
Chamber debates
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Hansard 11 Sep 2024