Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL]

In progress

Currently at: Committee stage in the Lords.

Originated in LordsUpdated 30 April 2026

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Long title

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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Lords

    11 September 2024 – 11 September 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Lords

    17 January 2025 – 17 January 2025

  3. Committee stage· Lords

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3767.