Antifouling is totally OK but the scaremongering of the dealers .... is very questionable
Hello,
apparently it is becoming standard practice to panic the poor customers with the "new biocide regulation". The cited biocide regulation - ChemBiozidDV has been in force since 2022. The AF paints available since then all fully comply with the regulation, so there is actually nothing new in terms of composition and ingredients, everything as usual.
Unfortunately, the changes only affect dealers. From 01.01.25, they must lock away all AFs, i.e. no longer accessible to customers in free sales (AF behind bars) and train staff who have certain knowledge to conduct a "delivery discussion". Let's be honest - it can always get more stupid. Anyone who has been painting antifouling on their boat for years knows how it works, right? It gets funny online, you get everything explained to you via video call that you already know anyway - and let's be honest, nobody buys an AF to paint their garden shed with it... or do they?
Proof that the buyer intends to use it to paint their boat, e.g. by presenting the SBF - what nonsense, what is the small boat driver with less than 15 HP supposed to present?
Just as a side note, this affects all products that contain a biocide, so also spider spray, fly, mosquito, wasp and whatever else contains biocides. Even cleaning products with disinfection that contain biocides must be advised. If you want to buy a cleaning product for your bathroom with biocides, you then present the purchase or rental contract for the house (sarcasm off).
And the statement that prices would then have to be increased... well, anyone who thinks otherwise would be a joker...
Have fun with the endless consultations with customers via video chat. -)
sorry, I just had to get that off my chest
Horst