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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.

The story so farThe Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 11 September 2024 by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party). It is now at committee stage in the House of Lords. At committee stage the bill is examined line by line and amendments can be made, before it returns for report stage.

Sponsor

• Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle Green Party Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.