New from January 1, 2025

There are already clear guidelines for handling biocidal products within the EU. As part of the requirements of the Biocide Law Implementing Ordinance (ChemBiozidDV), which is valid only in Germany, we have adapted our KORA® wood protection program.

From January 1, 2025, new rules will apply to the distribution of biocidal products, including certain wood preservatives. No restrictions apply to the delivery of assortments treated with biocide-containing products (“treated articles”).

New from 1 January 2025:

Affected wood preservatives may only be dispensed under the following conditions:

  • Delivery to a private user (DIY) requires a documented handover discussion by a competent person.
  • In the case of a professional user, the handover discussion can be omitted, but the user category must be assessed by a competent person.

The following professional documents are permitted in accordance with Section 13 of the German Biocide Law Implementing Ordinance (ChemBioZidDV):

  • Expertise in accordance with the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance (ChemVerbotsV, §11), if this also covers biocides
  • Plant protection expertise, if advanced training in accordance with ChemVerbotsV also covers biocides
  • Expertise in accordance with Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV), provided that it is related to the product type of the delivered biocidal product.

You can find more information here:

ChembiozidDV - www.gesetze-im-internet.de
Recognized experts - www.blac.de


The following KORA® wood protection products are affected by the regulation, but are still available to you in proven high-quality:

  • Koranol® Koranol® Imprägnierlasur Pro - Impregnating Scumble Pro* (2.5L, 5L, 20L)
  • Koranol® Basic* (0.75L, 2.5L, 5L, 20L)
  • Koranol® Ib* (0.75L, 5L, 20L)
  • Koralan® Holzöl Spezial - Wood Oil Special* (10L, 20L)
  • Koralan® GL 220* (2.5L, 10L, 20L)

Note: Koralan® Imprägnier-Grund (Impregnation Primer) will only be available as a film protection variant from 2025.

*Use biocidal products carefully. Always read the label and product information before use.

As alternatives for our retailers and partners who cannot provide evidence of expertise, we offer our established professional products in new film-protected variants:

  • Koranol® Impregnierlasur - Impregnating Scumble (0.75L, 2.5L and 5L)
  • Koralan® Holzöl-Spezial - Wood Oil Special (0.75L, 2.5L and 10L)
  • New: Koralan® Imprägnier-Grund - Impregnation Primer (0.75L and 2.5L) available from November 2024

We will be happy to provide you with advice and answer any questions you may have about KORA® wood protection products.