Biocidal or Biostatic Products Prohibition
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Klar Cite summary
Biocides must not be applied to stay active in use, except wool insect-proofing; chlorophenols, PCB and organotins are banned in transport and storage. It applies to products and semi-manufactured products. Evidence the scheme asks for: written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative with relevant quality control and production documentation. This relates mainly to human health.
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause 5.3.2·p.18
Human Health · Ecosystem Health
This credential is recognised by Australian Government Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy, Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes, Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Scheme, Living Building Challenge 4.1, Green Star Homes and Green Building Council of Australia — Green Star Responsible Products.
- Exemption
- Insect resist treatments for wool products are exempted from this requirement.
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Details
What the product must meet
- Applies to
- products and semi-manufactured products
- Exemptions
- Insect resist treatments for wool products are exempted from this requirement.
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative with relevant quality control and production documentation
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
Klar Cite’s reading
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- Type of requirement
- Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Topic
- Human Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
- Also relevant to
- Ecosystem Health — other topics the clause addresses
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Textiles, Skins and Leather · version EC-31-12 · clause 5.3.2 · page 18 · build 2026-10-27-1239 · https://klarcite.com/r/5676fdf41d8f66e7
Record details
Page 18. Read in build 2026-10-27-1239, harvested 2026-10-27.
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